CNA Classes in Jefferson City, MO: 7 State-Approved Programs
Jefferson City has 7 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Jefferson City area is $36,080 a year, 4% below the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Jefferson City
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heisinger Bluffs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 1002 West Main Street | Nursing facility | (573) 636-6288 |
| Heisinger Bluffs Western Campus Approval expires 04/03/26 | 1306 West Main Street | Nursing facility | (573) 635-0166 |
| Jefferson City Manor Care Center Approval expires 01/21/26 | 1720 Vieth Drive | Nursing facility | (573) 635-6193 |
| Missouri Assoc.Of Nursing Home Admi Approval expires 07/31/27 | 915 Southwest Blvd. Ste J | School or college | (573) 634-5345 |
| Missouri Health Care Association | 236 Metro Drive | School or college | (573) 893-2060 |
| St Mary'S Hospital Approval expires 10/31/26 | 2505 Mission Drive | School or college | (573) 681-3712 |
| Stonebridge Oak Tree Villa Approval expires 06/15/24 | 3108 West Truman Boulevard | Nursing facility | (573) 893-3063 |
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 Jefferson City
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Jefferson City, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Jefferson City.
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 Jefferson City
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Jefferson City
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)
- Cape Girardeau (8)
- 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 Jefferson City
- How many CNA classes are in Jefferson City, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 7 CNA programs in Jefferson City. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Jefferson City?
- Typical CNA pay in the Jefferson City area is $36,080 a year, or $17.35 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Jefferson City?
- Programs in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City?
- 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 8 nursing homes in Jefferson City.