CNA Classes in Boston, MA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Boston has 3 CNA training programs on Massachusetts's approved list. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Boston area is $47,590 a year, about the same as the Massachusetts figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Boston
Each program below appears on Massachusetts's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lunder CareForce Institute | 1200 Centre Street NZO4, 02131 | (617) 363-8772 |
| Roxbury Community College | 1234 Columbus Ave | (857) 701-1601 |
| The English High School | 144 McBride Street, 02130 | (857) 203-1044 |
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 Boston
CMS lists 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Boston, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Boston.
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 Boston
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Boston
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)
- Agawam (3)
- Attleboro (3)
- Chelmsford (3)
- Danvers (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Boston
- How many CNA classes are in Boston, MA?
- Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Boston. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Boston?
- Typical CNA pay in the Boston area is $47,590 a year, or $22.88 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Massachusetts figure is $46,680.
- How long is CNA training in Boston?
- Programs in Boston 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 Boston?
- 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 11 nursing homes in Boston.