Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in New Brunswick, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in New Brunswick, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to New Brunswick are Rose Mountain Care Center in New Brunswick (0.2 mi), Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation in Edison (3.2 mi), Parker At Somerset, Inc in Somerset (3.8 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).
New Brunswick has about 435 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
New Brunswick compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 6.4% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 24% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 26% | 8.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,872 | $72,915 | — |
Older residents in towns around New Brunswick
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, NJ | 1.3 mi | 1,598 | 225 |
| East Franklin, NJ | 1.5 mi | 1,015 | 25 |
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ | 2.1 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Milltown, NJ | 2.6 mi | 921 | 123 |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ | 2.6 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Somerset, NJ | 3.3 mi | 3,905 | 585 |
Nursing homes near New Brunswick
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mountain Care Center | New Brunswick, NJ | 0.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (732) 828-2400 |
| Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation | Edison, NJ | 3.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (732) 985-1500 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | Somerset, NJ | 3.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (732) 545-4200 |
| Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Somerset, NJ | 3.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 265 | (732) 873-2000 |
| Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway | Piscataway, NJ | 3.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (732) 917-2900 |
| Aristacare At Cedar Oaks | South Plainfield, NJ | 4.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 230 | (732) 287-9555 |
Home health agencies serving New Brunswick
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 3.0 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 | 8.9 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 | 14 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 New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick
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 36% of the $4,239 monthly median income of New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick: common questions
What nursing homes are near New Brunswick?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rose Mountain Care Center in New Brunswick (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation in Edison (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parker At Somerset, Inc in Somerset (3.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in New Brunswick?
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 36% of the $4,239 monthly median income of New Brunswick 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in East Franklin, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Milltown, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Somerset, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in South River, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Six Mile Run, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Metuchen, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Franklin Park, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Franklin Center, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in South Plainfield, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in South Bound Brook, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Sayreville, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Middlesex, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Spotswood, NJ
Other care in New Brunswick
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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