CNA Classes in Albemarle, NC: 6 State-Approved Programs
Albemarle has 6 CNA training programs on North Carolina's approved list. North Carolina requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in North Carolina is $38,460 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Albemarle
Each program below appears on North Carolina's official approved list. 2 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 | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | — | (704) 983-1195 |
| Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center | — | (704) 983-2686 |
| Stanly Community College - Crutchfield Education Center | — | (704) 991-0342 |
| Stanly Community College - HS CCP | — | (704) 991-0342 |
| Stanly Community College - Main Campus | — | (704) 991-0342 |
| Trinity Place | — | (704) 982-8191 |
Programs: NC DHHS DHSR HCPEC (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 Albemarle
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Albemarle, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Albemarle.
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 Albemarle
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take North Carolina's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the North Carolina registry works.
CNA classes in other North Carolina cities
- Raleigh (14)
- Charlotte (11)
- Durham (9)
- Winston Salem (7)
- Asheville (6)
- Greensboro (6)
- Fayetteville (5)
- Wilson (4)
- Ahoskie (3)
- Hamlet (3)
- High Point (3)
- Jacksonville (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Albemarle
- How many CNA classes are in Albemarle, NC?
- North Carolina's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Albemarle. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Albemarle?
- Programs in Albemarle follow North Carolina's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Albemarle?
- 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 Albemarle.