CNA Classes in Lake Charles, LA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Lake Charles has 5 CNA training programs on Louisiana's approved list. Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Lake Charles area is $33,850 a year, 11% above the Louisiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Lake Charles
Each program below appears on Louisiana's official approved list. 2 of them are 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 | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Helpers Early Learning Professionals | 700 Reigel Street, 70607 | School | (337) 965-0424 |
| Grand Cove Nursing And Rehabilitation | 1525 West Mcneese Street, 70605 | School | (337) 474-6000 |
| Landmark Of Lake Charles | 2335 Oak Park Boulevard, 70601 | School | (337) 478-2920 |
| Resthaven Nursing And Rehabilitation | 1103 West Mcneese Street, 70605 | School | (337) 477-6300 |
| Washington/Marion Magnet High | 2802 Pineview Street, 70601 | School | (337) 217-4540 |
Programs: Louisiana 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 Lake Charles
CMS lists 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lake Charles, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Lake Charles.
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 Lake Charles
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Lake Charles
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Louisiana's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Louisiana CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Louisiana registry works.
CNA classes in other Louisiana cities
- Shreveport (10)
- Baton Rouge (9)
- New Orleans (8)
- Alexandria (6)
- Hammond (6)
- Houma (5)
- Lafayette (4)
- Bogalusa (3)
- Bossier City (3)
- Greensburg (3)
- Jonesboro (3)
- Mansfield (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Lake Charles
- How many CNA classes are in Lake Charles, LA?
- Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Lake Charles. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Lake Charles?
- Typical CNA pay in the Lake Charles area is $33,850 a year, or $16.27 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Louisiana figure is $30,510.
- How long is CNA training in Lake Charles?
- Programs in Lake Charles follow Louisiana's requirement of 80 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Lake Charles?
- 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 7 nursing homes in Lake Charles.