CNA Classes in Sacramento, CA: 17 State-Approved Programs
Sacramento has 17 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Sacramento area is $47,510 a year, about the same as the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Sacramento
Each program below appears on California's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| American River College | 4700 College Oak Dr., 95841 | (916) 484-8176 |
| Centerpointe Learning Institute | 7917 Bruceville Road, 95823 | (916) 662-0408 |
| Charles A Jones Career & Education Center | 5451 Lemon Hill Avenue, 95824 | (916) 395-5800 |
| Kash Career College | 1333 Howe Avenue Suite 100, 95825 | (916) 978-0700 |
| Mary Seacole Nursing Academy | 5405 Palm Avenue Second Floor Room 7, 95841 | (916) 548-4409 |
| Mary Seacole Nursing Academy | 5405 Palm Avenue Second Floor Rm 7, 95841 | (916) 548-4409 |
| Prevail Academy Llc | 4433 Florin Road Suite 200, 95823 | (916) 550-3334 |
| Reconsideration | Po Box 997416 Ms 3301, 95899 | (916) 327-2445 |
| Sacmed Training, Llc | 3443 Ramona Ave., Suite 25, 95826 | (916) 226-5427 |
| Sacramento Job Corps | 3100 Meadowview Road, 95832 | (916) 394-0770 |
| Sonder Learning Center | 4600 Northgate Blvd Suite 100, 95834 | (510) 798-5094 |
| The Intentional Group CNA Training Program | 3725 Marysville Blvd, 95838 | (916) 800-2778 |
| The Intentional Group CNA Training Program | 3725 Marysville Boulevard, 95838 | (916) 800-2778 |
| The Intentional Group CNA Training Program | 3725 Marysviloe Blvd, 95838 | (916) 800-2778 |
| Top Flight Nursing Institute | 1900 Terracina Dr., #120, 95834 | (916) 226-3222 |
| Top Flight Nursing Institute | 1900 Terracina Dr., #12O, 95834 | (916) 226-3222 |
| Tsq Nursing Academy | 2257 Fair Oaks Blvd, 95825 | (279) 220-6155 |
Programs: CDPH ATCS/TPRU (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Sacramento
CMS lists 23 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sacramento, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Sacramento.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Sacramento
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Sacramento
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take California's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the California Nurse Assistant Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the California registry works.
CNA classes in other California cities
- Los Angeles (31)
- San Diego (17)
- San Jose (14)
- Fresno (13)
- Bakersfield (12)
- Anaheim (11)
- Riverside (11)
- Long Beach (9)
- El Cajon (8)
- Modesto (8)
- San Bernardino (8)
- Norwalk (7)
Questions about CNA classes in Sacramento
- How many CNA classes are in Sacramento, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 17 CNA programs in Sacramento. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Sacramento?
- Typical CNA pay in the Sacramento area is $47,510 a year, or $22.84 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in Sacramento?
- Programs in Sacramento follow California's requirement of 160 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Sacramento?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 23 nursing homes in Sacramento.