CNA Classes in Grand Rapids, MI: 6 State-Approved Programs
Grand Rapids has 6 CNA training programs on Michigan's approved list. Michigan requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Grand Rapids area is $38,340 a year, 3% below the Michigan figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Grand Rapids
Each program below appears on Michigan's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin University CNA training program ACTIVE | 3201 Burton SE, 49501 | — |
| Clark Retirement Community ACTIVE | 1551 Martin Luther King Jr St, 49506 | — |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids ACTIVE | 3777 Sparks Dr. SE, 49546 | — |
| Grand Rapids Community College ACTIVE | 143 Bostwick Ave NE, 49503 | — |
| PES School of Nursing Education ACTIVE | 1063 4 Mile Rd., NW Suite 200, 49544 | — |
| Ross Medical Education Center ACTIVE | 3488 Plainfield Ave NE, 49505 | — |
Programs: Michigan LARA BCHS (official 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 Grand Rapids
CMS lists 19 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Grand Rapids, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Grand Rapids.
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 Grand Rapids
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Grand Rapids
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Michigan's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Michigan registry works.
CNA classes in other Michigan cities
- Detroit (21)
- Flint (6)
- Lansing (6)
- Monroe (5)
- Saginaw (5)
- Redford (4)
- Southfield (4)
- Eastpointe (3)
- Farmington Hills (3)
- Hastings (3)
- Holland (3)
- Jackson (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Grand Rapids
- How many CNA classes are in Grand Rapids, MI?
- Michigan's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Grand Rapids. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Grand Rapids?
- Typical CNA pay in the Grand Rapids area is $38,340 a year, or $18.43 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Michigan figure is $39,570.
- How long is CNA training in Grand Rapids?
- Programs in Grand Rapids follow Michigan's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Grand Rapids?
- 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 19 nursing homes in Grand Rapids.