Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Union City, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Union City, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Union City are Optima Care Castle Hill in Union City (0.1 mi), Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar in Union City (0.3 mi), Optima Care Fountains in Secaucus (1.7 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).
Union City has about 1,079 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Union City compared with Hudson County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Union City | Hudson County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 31% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 27% | 19% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 41% | 33% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $33,088 | $46,154 | — |
Older residents in towns around Union City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 1.5 mi | 4,015 | 612 |
| West New York, NJ | 1.8 mi | 6,557 | 1,018 |
| Secaucus, NJ | 2.1 mi | 3,294 | 443 |
| Guttenberg, NJ | 2.3 mi | 1,745 | 139 |
| Fairview, NJ | 4.0 mi | 1,738 | 275 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 4.2 mi | 34,667 | 2,927 |
Nursing homes near Union City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Care Castle Hill | Union City, NJ | 0.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 215 | (201) 348-0818 |
| Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar | Union City, NJ | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 127 | (201) 325-8400 |
| Optima Care Fountains | Secaucus, NJ | 1.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 334 | (201) 863-8866 |
| Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu | Hoboken, NJ | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 15 | (201) 418-1000 |
| Harbour View Senior Living Corp | North Bergen, NJ | 1.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 84 | (201) 867-3585 |
| Optima Care Harborview | Jersey City, NJ | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 180 | (201) 963-1800 |
Home health agencies serving Union City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Care NJ | West New York, NJ | 1.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 418-6800 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Hackensack, NJ | 8.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 342-6311 |
| Adoration Home Health | Bayonne, NJ | 8.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (201) 339-2500 |
| Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey | Woodland Park, NJ | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 256-4636 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City
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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Union City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Optima Care Castle Hill in Union City (0.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar in Union City (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Optima Care Fountains in Secaucus (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Union City?
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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union City 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.
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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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