CNA Classes in San Francisco, CA: 5 State-Approved Programs
San Francisco has 5 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the San Francisco area is $56,080 a year, 18% above the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in San Francisco
Each program below appears on California's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arriba Juntos | 1850 Mission St., 94103 | (415) 487-3240 |
| City College of San Francisco | 1860 Hayes Street, 94117 | (415) 561-1909 |
| Prax Learning Institute | 1067 Market St., Unit 6005, 94103 | (628) 999-4065 |
| Prax Learning Institute | 1067 Market St., Unit 6005, 94103 | (625) 999-4065 |
| Self Help Homecare And Hospice | 825A Kearney Street, 94108 | (415) 677-7650 |
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 San Francisco
CMS lists 18 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in San Francisco, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in San Francisco.
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 San Francisco
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in San Francisco
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)
- Sacramento (17)
- 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)
Questions about CNA classes in San Francisco
- How many CNA classes are in San Francisco, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in San Francisco. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in San Francisco?
- Typical CNA pay in the San Francisco area is $56,080 a year, or $26.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in San Francisco?
- Programs in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
- 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 18 nursing homes in San Francisco.