Tuckerton, New Jersey

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Tuckerton, NJ

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Tuckerton, NJ: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
823
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)
$15.92
New Jersey minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Tuckerton are Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor Tw (1.9 mi), Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Little Egg Harbor Tw (2.6 mi), Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin (8.4 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).

Tuckerton has about 72 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Tuckerton compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figureTuckertonOcean CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older2.0%3.1%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability34%31%30%
Residents 65 or older20%23%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone50%30%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.8%8.3%9.7%
Households with no vehicle12%6.0%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$57,276$62,752—

Older residents in towns around Tuckerton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Mystic Island, NJ3.2 mi2,311387
Beach Haven West, NJ7.6 mi1,759145
Smithville, NJ10 mi2,794448
Ocean Acres, NJ11 mi3,300417
Brigantine, NJ13 mi2,769273
Barnegat, NJ13 mi5930

Nursing homes near Tuckerton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterLittle Egg Harbor Tw, NJ1.9 mi4 of 5130(609) 294-3200
Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterLittle Egg Harbor Tw, NJ2.6 mi3 of 5171(609) 296-9292
Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation CenterManahawkin, NJ8.4 mi1 of 5120(609) 597-8500
Southern Ocean CenterManahawkin, NJ8.4 mi4 of 5136(609) 978-0600
Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterBarnegat, NJ12 mi2 of 5115(609) 698-1400
Atlas Healthcare At Seashore GardensGalloway Township, NJ13 mi3 of 5151(609) 404-4848

Home health agencies serving Tuckerton

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Bayada Home Health Care, IncWhiting, NJ27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 350-2355
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And HospiceToms River, NJ28 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 818-6872
Bayada Home Health Care, IncPennsauken, NJ45 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(856) 354-2022
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean CountyBrick, NJ36 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 206-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Tuckerton. 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 Tuckerton

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 32% of the $4,773 monthly median income of Tuckerton 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.

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 Tuckerton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tuckerton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor Tw (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Little Egg Harbor Tw (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin (8.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Tuckerton?

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 32% of the $4,773 monthly median income of Tuckerton 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.

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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