CNA Classes in Agawam, MA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Agawam has 3 CNA training programs on Massachusetts's approved list. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Massachusetts is $46,680 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Agawam
Each program below appears on Massachusetts'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 | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Agawam East Rehab & Nursing | 464 Main Street NUQS, 01001 | (618) 562-4727 |
| Agawam West Rehab and Nursing | 61 Cooper Street, 01001 | (618) 562-4727 |
| Pulse Academy | 340 Walnut Street Extension, 01001 | (201) 973-9416 |
Programs: Massachusetts 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 Agawam
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Agawam, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Agawam.
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 Agawam
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Massachusetts's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Massachusetts registry works.
CNA classes in other Massachusetts cities
- Worcester (12)
- Brockton (7)
- Lawrence (5)
- Randolph (5)
- Fall River (4)
- Lowell (4)
- Lynn (4)
- New Bedford (4)
- Attleboro (3)
- Boston (3)
- Chelmsford (3)
- Danvers (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Agawam
- How many CNA classes are in Agawam, MA?
- Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Agawam. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Agawam?
- Programs in Agawam follow Massachusetts's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Agawam?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Agawam.