Freehold, New Jersey

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Freehold, NJ

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Freehold, NJ: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
790
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)
$15.92
New Jersey minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Freehold are Allaire Rehab & Nursing in Freehold (1.1 mi), Wedgwood Gardens Care Center in Freehold (2.1 mi), Manor, The in Freehold (2.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in New Jersey earn a median $17.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Freehold has about 212 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Freehold compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figureFreeholdMonmouth CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older1.7%2.3%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability29%27%30%
Residents 65 or older14%19%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%28%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%6.9%9.7%
Households with no vehicle19%6.4%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$60,060$82,095—

Older residents in towns around Freehold

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
East Freehold, NJ2.1 mi5590
West Freehold, NJ2.2 mi2,027297
Yorketown, NJ4.6 mi988109
Robertsville, NJ5.6 mi1,915251
Morganville, NJ8.3 mi1,12150
Lincroft, NJ9.2 mi1,109207

Nursing homes near Freehold

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Allaire Rehab & NursingFreehold, NJ1.1 mi1 of 5174(732) 431-7420
Wedgwood Gardens Care CenterFreehold, NJ2.1 mi4 of 5151(732) 677-1200
Manor, TheFreehold, NJ2.2 mi4 of 5123(732) 431-5200
Applewood Village, IncFreehold, NJ2.2 mi5 of 560(732) 303-7403
Jewish Home For Rehabilitation And Nursing, TheFreehold, NJ2.5 mi5 of 5150(732) 202-1000
Accela Rehab And Care Center At ManalapanManalapan, NJ5.5 mi2 of 5132(732) 446-3600

Home health agencies serving Freehold

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And HospiceToms River, NJ21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 818-6872
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Cranford, NJ27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(908) 352-5694
Hackensack Meridian At Home Monmouth CountyNeptune, NJ11 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 751-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Freehold. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a nursing assistant can help with

  • Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
  • Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
  • Help with eating and fluids
  • Taking and noting vital signs if asked
Cost

What CNAs costs in Freehold

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,005 monthly median income of Freehold households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Freehold: common questions

What nursing homes are near Freehold?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Allaire Rehab & Nursing in Freehold (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wedgwood Gardens Care Center in Freehold (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Manor, The in Freehold (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Freehold?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,005 monthly median income of Freehold households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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