Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Pines Lake, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Pines Lake, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Pines Lake are Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Wayne (0.5 mi), Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center in Wayne (0.7 mi), Oakland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Oakland (0.9 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).
Pines Lake has about 47 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Pines Lake compared with Passaic County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Pines Lake | Passaic County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 8.8% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 30% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 15% | 25% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.7% | 12% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% | 14% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $153,029 | $67,066 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pines Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Lakes, NJ | 1.2 mi | 1,812 | 74 |
| Oakland, NJ | 2.5 mi | 2,235 | 266 |
| Riverdale, NJ | 2.7 mi | 933 | 80 |
| Franklin Lakes, NJ | 3.1 mi | 2,380 | 172 |
| Pompton Plains, NJ | 3.1 mi | 3,854 | 1,631 |
| Wanaque, NJ | 3.3 mi | 2,617 | 341 |
Nursing homes near Pines Lake
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Wayne, NJ | 0.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (973) 835-3871 |
| Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center | Wayne, NJ | 0.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (973) 839-4500 |
| Oakland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Oakland, NJ | 0.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 215 | (201) 337-3300 |
| Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center | Wayne, NJ | 1.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (973) 835-7443 |
| Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And Pediatrics | Haskell, NJ | 2.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 227 | (973) 839-2119 |
| Lakeland Nursing & Rehab | Haskell, NJ | 2.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 201 | (973) 839-6000 |
Home health agencies serving Pines Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Home Care Inc. | Paramus, NJ | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 291-6000 |
| Cedar Crest Village, Inc Home Health Department | Pompton Plains, NJ | 3.0 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 831-3717 |
| Adoration Home Health | Clifton, NJ | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 365-5200 |
| Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey | Woodland Park, NJ | 8.4 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 256-4636 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pines Lake. 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 Pines Lake
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 12% of the $12,752 monthly median income of Pines Lake 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Pines Lake: common questions
What nursing homes are near Pines Lake?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Wayne (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center in Wayne (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oakland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Oakland (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Pines Lake?
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 12% of the $12,752 monthly median income of Pines Lake 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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