CNA Classes in Worcester, MA: 12 State-Approved Programs
Worcester has 12 CNA training programs on Massachusetts's approved list. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Worcester area is $45,710 a year, about the same as the Massachusetts figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Worcester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands to CNA at Blair House | 116 Houghton Street, 01604 | (508) 791-5543 |
| Helping Hands to CNA at West Side House | 35 Fruit Street, 01609 | (413) 230-1096 |
| Peak Medical Academy | 38 Front Street, 2nd floor | (508) 753-8302 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Mon&Wed | 25 Federal Street N8X1, 01608 | (508) 751-7925 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Mon&Wed Eve | 25 FEDERAL STREET N8X1, 01608 | (508) 751-7925 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Training & Education Center | 25 Federal Street | (508) 854-2735 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Workforce Sat | 25 FEDERAL STREET, 01608 | (508) 751-7925 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Workforce Weekday | 25 FEDERAL STREET N8X1, 01608 | (508) 751-7925 |
| Restoration Health Institute | 617 Mill Street, 01602 | (508) 304-0052 |
| The Fieldstone School | 90 Madison St., Suite 200 | (774) 253-0912 |
| Worcester Nite Life | 1 Manny Familia Way, 01605 | (774) 437-2788 |
| Worcester Technical High School | 1 Skyline Drive | (508) 751-7535 |
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 Worcester
CMS lists 16 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Worcester, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Worcester.
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 Worcester
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Worcester
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
- Brockton (7)
- Lawrence (5)
- Randolph (5)
- Fall River (4)
- Lowell (4)
- Lynn (4)
- New Bedford (4)
- Agawam (3)
- Attleboro (3)
- Boston (3)
- Chelmsford (3)
- Danvers (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Worcester
- How many CNA classes are in Worcester, MA?
- Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 12 CNA programs in Worcester. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Worcester?
- Typical CNA pay in the Worcester area is $45,710 a year, or $21.98 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Massachusetts figure is $46,680.
- How long is CNA training in Worcester?
- Programs in Worcester 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 Worcester?
- 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 16 nursing homes in Worcester.