CNA Classes in Gary, IN: 5 State-Approved Programs
Gary has 5 CNA training programs on Indiana's approved list. Indiana requires 105 hours of training, 75 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Indiana is $38,330 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Gary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21ST CENTURY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & CAREERS Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 1440 EAST 35TH AVENUE, 46409 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 806-4200 |
| GARY AREA CAREER CENTER Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 1800 E 35TH AVE, 46404 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 962-7571 |
| HEALTH DYNAMICS Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 921 AETNA, 46403 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 427-1573 |
| JASMINE HOME CARE TRAINING PROGRAM, LLC Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 720 W 5TH AVENUE, 46407 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 290-8466 |
| LEGACY LIVING TRAINING CENTER Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 4444 BROADWAY, SUITE A5, 46408 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (708) 575-9274 |
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 Gary
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gary, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Gary.
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 Gary
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Merrillville (5)
- Anderson (4)
- Bedford (4)
- Bloomington (4)
- Evansville (4)
- Kendallville (4)
- Kokomo (4)
- Muncie (4)
- New Albany (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Gary
- How many CNA classes are in Gary, IN?
- Indiana's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Gary. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Gary?
- Programs in Gary 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 Gary?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Gary.