CNA Classes in Chelmsford, MA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Training Centers of America | 55 Middlesex Street North, 01824 | (978) 545-1545 |
| Healthcare Training Centers of America, Inc. | 55 Middlesex Street, 01824 | (978) 455-9400 |
| Open Door Health Services | 55 Mission Road, 01863 | (978) 226-8208 |
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 Chelmsford
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Chelmsford, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Chelmsford.
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 Chelmsford
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.
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Questions about CNA classes in Chelmsford
- How many CNA classes are in Chelmsford, MA?
- Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Chelmsford. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Chelmsford?
- Programs in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
- 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 Chelmsford.