CNA Classes in Cape Girardeau, MO: 8 State-Approved Programs
Cape Girardeau has 8 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Cape Girardeau area is $36,650 a year, 3% below the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Cape Girardeau
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 6 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 | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Savior Home Approval expires 11/05/27 | 1003 South Cedar Street | Nursing facility | (816) 331-0781 |
| Cape Girardeau Career & Technology (Tp)(Sf) Approval expires 08/24/27 | 1080 S Silver Springs Rd | School or college | (573) 334-0826 |
| Chateau Girardeau Approval expires 07/19/27 | 3120 Independence Street | Nursing facility | (573) 335-1281 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | 2001 North Kings Highway | Nursing facility | (573) 335-1999 |
| Heartland Care And Rehab Center Approval expires 04/12/24 | 2525 Boutin Drive | Nursing facility | (573) 334-5225 |
| Lutheran Home The Approval expires 02/12/25 | 2825 Bloomfield Road | Nursing facility | (573) 335-0158 |
| Missouri Veterans Home/Cape Girard Approval expires 03/26/25 | 2400 Veterans Memorial Drive | School or college | (573) 290-5870 |
| Ratliff Care Center Approval expires 02/26/25 | 717 North Sprigg St | Nursing facility | (573) 335-5810 |
Programs: Missouri 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 Cape Girardeau
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Cape Girardeau.
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 Cape Girardeau
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Cape Girardeau
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Missouri's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Missouri CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Missouri registry works.
CNA classes in other Missouri cities
- St Louis (16)
- Jefferson City (7)
- Joplin (7)
- Columbia (6)
- Kansas City (6)
- Springfield (6)
- Farmington (5)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
- Mexico (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Cape Girardeau
- How many CNA classes are in Cape Girardeau, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 8 CNA programs in Cape Girardeau. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Cape Girardeau?
- Typical CNA pay in the Cape Girardeau area is $36,650 a year, or $17.62 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Cape Girardeau?
- Programs in Cape Girardeau follow Missouri's requirement of 175 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Cape Girardeau?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau.