Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Silver Lake, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Silver Lake, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Silver Lake are Job Haines Home For Aged People in Bloomfield (0.5 mi), Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Newark (1.1 mi), Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in East Orange (1.3 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).
Silver Lake has about 102 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Silver Lake compared with Essex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Silver Lake | Essex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 31% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.5% | 15% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 21% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around Silver Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampere North, NJ | 0.6 mi | 799 | 42 |
| Watsessing, NJ | 1.0 mi | 1,040 | 179 |
| East Orange, NJ | 1.8 mi | 10,805 | 1,101 |
| Glen Ridge, NJ | 2.0 mi | 998 | 64 |
| North Arlington, NJ | 3.0 mi | 2,883 | 416 |
| Harrison, NJ | 3.0 mi | 2,233 | 171 |
Nursing homes near Silver Lake
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Haines Home For Aged People | Bloomfield, NJ | 0.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 40 | (973) 743-0792 |
| Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | Newark, NJ | 1.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (973) 482-5000 |
| Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | East Orange, NJ | 1.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 190 | (973) 674-2700 |
| Complete Care At Orange Park | East Orange, NJ | 1.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 215 | (973) 677-1500 |
| Broadway House For Continuing Care | Newark, NJ | 1.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 78 | (973) 268-9797 |
| New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | Newark, NJ | 1.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 340 | (973) 484-4222 |
Home health agencies serving Silver Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Care NJ | West New York, NJ | 9.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 418-6800 |
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Promise Care NJ | East Orange, NJ | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 378-1000 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Livingston, NJ | 7.2 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 535-0543 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Silver 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 Silver 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. 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 Silver Lake: common questions
What nursing homes are near Silver Lake?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Job Haines Home For Aged People in Bloomfield (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Newark (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in East Orange (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Silver 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. 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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