Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Leisure Village West, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Leisure Village West, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Leisure Village West are Aristacare At Manchester LLC in Manchester (1.1 mi), Complete Care At Arbors in Toms River (1.2 mi), Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Toms River (2.6 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).
Leisure Village West has about 658 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Leisure Village West compared with Ocean County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Leisure Village West | Ocean County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 17% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 71% | 23% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 30% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.6% | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 6.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,260 | $62,752 | — |
Older residents in towns around Leisure Village West
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Knoll, NJ | 0.7 mi | 1,810 | 275 |
| Pine Lake Park, NJ | 1.3 mi | 1,290 | 152 |
| Lakehurst, NJ | 2.1 mi | 476 | 22 |
| Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ | 3.3 mi | 8,958 | 1,516 |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ | 3.8 mi | 1,762 | 162 |
| Holiday City South, NJ | 4.5 mi | 2,808 | 435 |
Nursing homes near Leisure Village West
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Manchester LLC | Manchester, NJ | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 165 | (732) 657-1800 |
| Complete Care At Arbors | Toms River, NJ | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (732) 914-0090 |
| Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Toms River, NJ | 2.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 149 | (732) 942-0800 |
| Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Toms River, NJ | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 204 | (732) 286-5005 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River | Toms River, NJ | 3.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 26 | (732) 797-3800 |
| Complete Care At Green Acres | Toms River, NJ | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 167 | (732) 286-2323 |
Home health agencies serving Leisure Village West
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Whiting, NJ | 7.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 350-2355 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 7.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
| Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County | Brick, NJ | 10 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 206-8100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Leisure Village West. 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 Leisure Village West
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 38% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Leisure Village West 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 Leisure Village West: common questions
What nursing homes are near Leisure Village West?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aristacare At Manchester LLC in Manchester (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Arbors in Toms River (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Toms River (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Leisure Village West?
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 38% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Leisure Village West 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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