CNA Classes in Albany, NY: 5 State-Approved Programs
Albany has 5 CNA training programs on New York's approved list. New York requires 100 hours of training, 30 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Albany area is $40,160 a year, 17% below the New York figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Albany
Each program below appears on New York'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center | 180 Washington Avenue Extension, 12203 | Traditional Only | (518) 456-7831 |
| Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 325 Northern Boulevard, 12204 | Traditional Only | (518) 449-1100 |
| Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 100 Heritage Lane, 12211 | Traditional Only | (518) 869-2231 |
| St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 301 Hackett Blvd, 12208 | Traditional Only | (518) 525-7600 |
| Teresian House Nursing Home Co Inc | 200 Washington Ave Ext, 12203 | Traditional Only | (518) 456-2000 |
Programs: NYS DOH open-data (free/facility track) + NYSED (tuition track) (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 Albany
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Albany, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Albany.
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 Albany
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Albany
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take New York's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the New York Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the New York registry works.
CNA classes in other New York cities
- Auburn (2)
- Buffalo (2)
- Catskill (2)
- Cheektowaga (2)
- Cortland (2)
- Granville (2)
- Herkimer (2)
- Lake Katrine (2)
- Medina (2)
- Middletown (2)
- New York (2)
- Niagara Falls (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Albany
- How many CNA classes are in Albany, NY?
- New York's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Albany. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Albany?
- Typical CNA pay in the Albany area is $40,160 a year, or $19.31 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The New York figure is $48,590.
- How long is CNA training in Albany?
- Programs in Albany follow New York's requirement of 100 training hours, including 30 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Albany?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Albany.