CNA Classes in Gulfport, MS: 4 State-Approved Programs
Gulfport has 4 CNA training programs on Mississippi's approved list. Mississippi requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Gulfport area is $31,520 a year, about the same as the Mississippi figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Gulfport
Each program below appears on Mississippi's official approved list. 1 of them is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Healthcare College | 12451 Dedeaux Rd., 39501 | School or other | (228) 284-7681 |
| Gulfport Care Center | 11240 Canal Rd., 39503 | Nursing facility | (228) 701-1500 |
| Gulfport Job Corps Center | 3300 20th St., 39501 | School or other | (228) 863-7236 |
| (Harrison Co. Campus) | 39507 | School or other | (228) 897-4379 |
Programs: Mississippi 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 Gulfport
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gulfport, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Gulfport.
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 Gulfport
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Gulfport
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Mississippi's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Mississippi registry works.
CNA classes in other Mississippi cities
- Jackson (10)
- Hattiesburg (6)
- Meridian (6)
- Greenville (5)
- Columbus (4)
- Oxford (4)
- Pearl (4)
- Bay Springs (3)
- Columbia (3)
- Greenwood (3)
- Kosciusko (3)
- Natchez (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Gulfport
- How many CNA classes are in Gulfport, MS?
- Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Gulfport. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Gulfport?
- Typical CNA pay in the Gulfport area is $31,520 a year, or $15.16 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Mississippi figure is $31,520.
- How long is CNA training in Gulfport?
- Programs in Gulfport follow Mississippi's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Gulfport?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Gulfport.