CNA Classes in New Haven, CT: 4 State-Approved Programs
New Haven has 4 CNA training programs on Connecticut's approved list. Connecticut requires 100 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the New Haven area is $45,030 a year, about the same as the Connecticut figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in New Haven
Each program below appears on Connecticut's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION | 169 DAVENPORT AVE, 06519 | (203) 789-1650 |
| ADVANCED CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION | 169 DAVENPORT AVE, 06519 | (203) 562-4498 |
| CT State – Gateway | 20 Church Street, 06510 | — |
| NEW HAVEN ADULT EDUCATION | 580 ELLA T GRASSO BLVD, 06519 | (475) 220-8200 |
Programs: Connecticut approved nurse aide training program 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 New Haven
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Haven, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in New Haven.
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 New Haven
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in New Haven
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Connecticut's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Connecticut registry works.
CNA classes in other Connecticut cities
- Bridgeport (7)
- Wallingford (5)
- Waterbury (5)
- Ratford (4)
- Ainfield (3)
- Danbury (3)
- Hamden (3)
- Hartford (3)
- Milford (3)
- Amford (2)
- Cobalt (2)
- Enfield (2)
Questions about CNA classes in New Haven
- How many CNA classes are in New Haven, CT?
- Connecticut's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in New Haven. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in New Haven?
- Typical CNA pay in the New Haven area is $45,030 a year, or $21.65 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Connecticut figure is $44,790.
- How long is CNA training in New Haven?
- Programs in New Haven follow Connecticut's requirement of 100 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in New Haven?
- 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 5 nursing homes in New Haven.