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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ridge, NY

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ridge, NY: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
863
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$19.05
median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)
$17.00
top New York minimum wage tier per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ridge are Surge Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Middle Island (4.4 mi), Quantum Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Middle Island (4.4 mi), Medford Multicare Center For Living in Medford (7.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in New York earn a median $19.05 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Ridge has about 386 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ridge compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figureRidgeSuffolk CountyNew York
Residents 85 or older3.1%2.2%2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%28%32%
Residents 65 or older34%18%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone44%23%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.2%7.3%13%
Households with no vehicle5.2%5.1%29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$50,912$87,077—

Older residents in towns around Ridge

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
East Shoreham, NY3.3 mi1,05673
Middle Island, NY3.5 mi2,571372
Rocky Point, NY3.6 mi1,765152
Gordon Heights, NY4.9 mi39442
Wading River, NY5.1 mi1,74361
Yaphank, NY5.6 mi1,079180

Nursing homes near Ridge

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Surge Rehabilitation And Nursing LLCMiddle Island, NY4.4 mi2 of 5164(631) 924-8820
Quantum Rehabilitation And Nursing LLCMiddle Island, NY4.4 mi5 of 5120(631) 924-8830
Medford Multicare Center For LivingMedford, NY7.5 mi2 of 5320(631) 730-3000
Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center Of Port JeffersonPort Jefferson Stati, NY8.4 mi1 of 5143(631) 473-7100
Oasis Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLCCenter Moriches, NY8.7 mi5 of 5100(631) 878-4400
John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C UPort Jefferson, NY8.8 mi5 of 516(631) 473-1320

Home health agencies serving Ridge

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthHauppauge, NY17 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 232-6030
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys CompanyMedford, NY7.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 447-2020
Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc ChhaNorthport, NY23 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 261-7200
Extended Home CareBrooklyn, NY61 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(212) 356-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridge. 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 Ridge

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Ridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Surge Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Middle Island (4.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Quantum Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Middle Island (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medford Multicare Center For Living in Medford (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ridge?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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