Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in The Hills, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in The Hills, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to The Hills are Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge (2.1 mi), Complete Care At Green Knoll in Bridgewater (4.2 mi), Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Raritan (5.3 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).
The Hills has about 136 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
The Hills compared with Somerset County and New Jersey
| Census figure | The Hills | Somerset County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 24% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.1% | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 4.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $102,614 | $92,278 | — |
Older residents in towns around The Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Knoll, NJ | 3.4 mi | 1,661 | 274 |
| Bridgewater Center, NJ | 3.8 mi | 1,003 | 226 |
| Lyons, NJ | 4.2 mi | 1,164 | 159 |
| Martinsville, NJ | 4.2 mi | 2,511 | 307 |
| Peapack and Gladstone, NJ | 4.6 mi | 441 | 44 |
| Basking Ridge, NJ | 4.9 mi | 1,512 | 480 |
Nursing homes near The Hills
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 67 | (908) 580-3800 |
| Complete Care At Green Knoll | Bridgewater, NJ | 4.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 176 | (908) 526-8600 |
| Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Raritan, NJ | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 138 | (908) 526-8950 |
| Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater | Bridgewater, NJ | 5.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 151 | (908) 722-7022 |
| The Arbor At Laurel Circle | Bridgewater, NJ | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 64 | (908) 595-6500 |
| N J Eastern Star Home | Bridgewater, NJ | 6.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 82 | (908) 722-4140 |
Home health agencies serving The Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Community Visiting Nurse Service | Somerville, NJ | 5.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 725-9355 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The Hills. 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 Hills
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 18% of the $8,551 monthly median income of The Hills 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 The Hills: common questions
What nursing homes are near The Hills?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Green Knoll in Bridgewater (4.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Raritan (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in The Hills?
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 18% of the $8,551 monthly median income of The Hills 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.
More senior care near The Hills
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Basking Ridge, NJ
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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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