Montclair State University, New Jersey

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Montclair State University, NJ

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Montclair State University for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
1,083
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 Montclair State University are Complete Care At Cedar Grove in Cedar Grove (1.3 mi), Complete Care At St Vincents LLC in Cedar Grove (1.5 mi), Alaris Health At Cedar Grove in Cedar Grove (1.9 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).

Montclair State University has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Montclair State University compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figureMontclair State UniversityPassaic CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.9%2.1%
Residents 65 or older0.0%16%17%

Older residents in towns around Montclair State University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Great Notch, NJ0.7 mi83958
Upper Montclair, NJ1.6 mi1,835114
Woodland Park, NJ1.7 mi2,685459
Clifton, NJ2.0 mi17,4632,095
Brookdale, NJ2.4 mi1,575196
Singac, NJ2.7 mi55962

Nursing homes near Montclair State University

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Complete Care At Cedar GroveCedar Grove, NJ1.3 mi4 of 5190(973) 239-9300
Complete Care At St Vincents LLCCedar Grove, NJ1.5 mi5 of 5151(973) 754-4800
Alaris Health At Cedar GroveCedar Grove, NJ1.9 mi4 of 5230(973) 571-6600
Canterbury At Cedar GroveCedar Grove, NJ2.0 mi3 of 5180(973) 239-7600
Arbor Glen CenterCedar Grove, NJ2.2 mi2 of 5122(973) 256-7220
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Daughters OClifton, NJ2.3 mi3 of 5210(973) 772-3700

Home health agencies serving Montclair State University

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthHackensack, NJ7.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.Paramus, NJ8.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 291-6000
Adoration Home HealthClifton, NJ2.3 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 365-5200
Visiting Health Services Of New JerseyWoodland Park, NJ1.5 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 256-4636

Straight-line miles from the center of Montclair State University. 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 Montclair State University

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. 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 Montclair State University: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montclair State University?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Cedar Grove in Cedar Grove (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At St Vincents LLC in Cedar Grove (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alaris Health At Cedar Grove in Cedar Grove (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Montclair State University?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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