CNA Classes in St Louis, MO: 16 State-Approved Programs
St Louis has 16 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the St Louis area is $39,110 a year, 4% above the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in St Louis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauvais Rehab & Healthcare Center | 3625 Magnolia | Nursing facility | (314) 771-2990 |
| Beyond Edu Approval expires 03/30/25 | 12328 Natural Bridge Road | School or college | (314) 361-2747 |
| Daruby School Approval expires 01/11/25 | 5415 Page Blvd, Ste G-01 | School or college | (314) 454-6933 |
| Delmar Gardens South Approval expires 02/15/26 | 5300 Butler Hill Road | Nursing facility | (314) 842-0588 |
| Essential Na Academy Approval expires 08/01/23 | 7224 Natural Bridge Road | School or college | (314) 764-8453 |
| Family Workforce Centers Of America Career Institute Approval expires 08/31/28 | 6347 Plymouth Ave | School or college | (314) 377-0017 |
| GATEWAY STEM HIGH SCHOOL (TP) [email protected] Approval expires 01/26/27 | 5101 Mcree Avenue | School or college | (314) 776-3300 |
| Missouri Veterans Home/St Louis Approval expires 08/30/23 | 10600 Lewis & Clark Blvd | School or college | (314) 340-6389 |
| River Crossing Rehab And Healthcare | 11278 Schuetz Rd | Nursing facility | (314) 991-4066 |
| St Johns Place | 3333 Brown Road | Nursing facility | (314) 426-2211 |
| St Louis Altenheim Approval expires 09/23/27 | 5408 South Broadway | Nursing facility | (314) 353-7225 |
| St Louis College Of Health Careers Approval expires 06/07/27 | 909 S Taylor | School or college | (314) 652-0300 |
| St Louis Forensic Treatment Center Approval expires 03/01/23 | 5300 Arsenal | School or college | (314) 877-6500 |
| The Betty Jean Medical Education Center Approval expires 09/05/27 | 12526 Lusher Road | School or college | (314) 653-8863 |
| Aspire Healthcare Solutions | 1120 South 6th Street Suite 200 | School or college | (314) 736-1146 |
| Siin Institute | 3630 N Spring Ave | School or college | (314) 384-6660 |
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 St Louis
CMS lists no certified nursing home with a St Louis address. Nursing homes across Missouri show staffing and turnover by 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 St Louis
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in St Louis
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
- Cape Girardeau (8)
- 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 St Louis
- How many CNA classes are in St Louis, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 16 CNA programs in St Louis. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in St Louis?
- Typical CNA pay in the St Louis area is $39,110 a year, or $18.81 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in St Louis?
- Programs in St Louis 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 St Louis?
- 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.