Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Highland Park, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Highland Park, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Highland Park are Rose Mountain Care Center in New Brunswick (1.3 mi), Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation in Edison (2.0 mi), Aristacare At Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield (3.3 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).
Highland Park has about 225 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Highland Park compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Highland Park | Middlesex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 24% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 8.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $84,851 | $72,915 | — |
Older residents in towns around Highland Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick, NJ | 1.3 mi | 3,626 | 435 |
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ | 1.5 mi | 0 | 0 |
| East Franklin, NJ | 2.3 mi | 1,015 | 25 |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ | 2.5 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Milltown, NJ | 3.5 mi | 921 | 123 |
| Somerset, NJ | 3.8 mi | 3,905 | 585 |
Nursing homes near Highland Park
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mountain Care Center | New Brunswick, NJ | 1.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (732) 828-2400 |
| Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation | Edison, NJ | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (732) 985-1500 |
| Aristacare At Cedar Oaks | South Plainfield, NJ | 3.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 230 | (732) 287-9555 |
| Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway | Piscataway, NJ | 3.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (732) 917-2900 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | Somerset, NJ | 4.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (732) 545-4200 |
| Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Somerset, NJ | 4.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 265 | (732) 873-2000 |
Home health agencies serving Highland Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 4.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home | Iselin, NJ | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 317-5777 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
| Community Visiting Nurse Service | Somerville, NJ | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 725-9355 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Highland Park
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 22% of the $7,071 monthly median income of Highland Park 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Highland Park: common questions
What nursing homes are near Highland Park?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rose Mountain Care Center in New Brunswick (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation in Edison (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aristacare At Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Highland Park?
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 22% of the $7,071 monthly median income of Highland Park 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.
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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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