CNA Classes in Elkhart, IN: 3 State-Approved Programs
Elkhart has 3 CNA training programs on Indiana's approved list. Indiana requires 105 hours of training, 75 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Elkhart area is $38,150 a year, about the same as the Indiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Elkhart
Each program below appears on Indiana's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXCEL CNA AND QMA TRAINING CENTER Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 500 NORTH NAPPANEE STREET, 46514 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 240-7268 |
| HEARTWORKS HEALTHCARE ACADEMY Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 215 EAST INDIANA AVENUE, WEST WING, 46516 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (574) 203-8539 |
| HOOSIER HEALTHCARE TRAINING CENTER, LLC Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/2/2027) | 700 EAST BEARDSLEY AVENUE SUITE 1-B, 46514 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (574) 222-6602 |
Programs: Indiana 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 Elkhart
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Elkhart, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Elkhart.
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 Elkhart
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Elkhart
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Indiana's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Indiana registry works.
CNA classes in other Indiana cities
- Indianapolis (49)
- Fort Wayne (11)
- Valparaiso (6)
- Gary (5)
- Merrillville (5)
- Anderson (4)
- Bedford (4)
- Bloomington (4)
- Evansville (4)
- Kendallville (4)
- Kokomo (4)
- Muncie (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Elkhart
- How many CNA classes are in Elkhart, IN?
- Indiana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Elkhart. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Elkhart?
- Typical CNA pay in the Elkhart area is $38,150 a year, or $18.34 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Indiana figure is $38,330.
- How long is CNA training in Elkhart?
- Programs in Elkhart follow Indiana's requirement of 105 training hours, including 75 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Elkhart?
- 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 8 nursing homes in Elkhart.