Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in The College of New Jersey, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in The College of New Jersey, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to The College of New Jersey are Preferred Care At Mercer in Ewing (1.2 mi), Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged in Trenton (1.3 mi), Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/The Meadows At Lawrence in Lawrenceville (2.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in New 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).
The College of New Jersey has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
The College of New Jersey compared with Mercer County and New Jersey
| Census figure | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 16% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 11% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around The College of New Jersey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville, NJ | 3.1 mi | 898 | 130 |
| Trenton, NJ | 3.2 mi | 10,831 | 1,209 |
| Yardley, PA | 3.8 mi | 494 | 41 |
| Pennington, NJ | 3.9 mi | 649 | 103 |
| Morrisville, PA | 4.2 mi | 1,507 | 221 |
| Mercerville, NJ | 5.0 mi | 2,871 | 371 |
Nursing homes near The College of New Jersey
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care At Mercer | Ewing, NJ | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (609) 882-6900 |
| Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged | Trenton, NJ | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 137 | (609) 883-5391 |
| Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/The Meadows At Lawrence | Lawrenceville, NJ | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (609) 896-0006 |
| Avant Rehabilitation And Care Center | Trenton, NJ | 2.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 149 | (609) 656-9291 |
| Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Trenton, NJ | 2.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 106 | (609) 396-2646 |
| Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital | Lawrenceville, NJ | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 56 | (609) 896-9500 |
Home health agencies serving The College of New Jersey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health Princeton Health | Princeton, NJ | 9.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 497-4900 |
| Mercer Care | Bordentown, NJ | 9.5 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 227-2727 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The College of New Jersey. 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 The College of New Jersey
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.
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Nursing Assistants in The College of New Jersey: common questions
What nursing homes are near The College of New Jersey?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Preferred Care At Mercer in Ewing (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged in Trenton (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/The Meadows At Lawrence in Lawrenceville (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in The College of New Jersey?
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.
More senior care near The College of New Jersey
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Lawrenceville, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Trenton, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Yardley, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Pennington, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Morrisville, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Mercerville, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in White Horse, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Hamilton Square, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Fairless Hills, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Woodbourne, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Yardville, NJ
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- Nursing Assistants in Princeton, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Levittown, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Bordentown, NJ
- Nursing Assistants in Newtown Grant, PA
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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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