CNA Classes in Hobbs, NM: 4 State-Approved Programs
Hobbs has 4 CNA training programs on New Mexico's approved list. New Mexico requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in New Mexico is $39,390 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Hobbs
Each program below appears on New Mexico's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESERT SPRINGS HEALTHCARE Approval expires 12/25/2026 | 1701 North Turner, 88240 | Facility-based | — |
| NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGE Approval expires 04/17/2026 | 1 THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE, 88240 | Facility-based | — |
| NMJC - WORKWFORCE DEVELOPMENT Approval expires 12/23/2028 | 1 Thunderbird Circle, 88240 | Facility-based | — |
| WHITE SANDS HEALTHCARE Approval expires 02/04/2026 | 5715 LOVINGTON HIGHWAY, 88240 | Facility-based | — |
Programs: New Mexico 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 Hobbs
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Hobbs, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Hobbs.
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 Hobbs
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take New Mexico's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the New Mexico registry works.
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Questions about CNA classes in Hobbs
- How many CNA classes are in Hobbs, NM?
- New Mexico's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Hobbs. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Hobbs?
- Programs in Hobbs follow New Mexico's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Hobbs?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Hobbs.