CNA Classes in Cleveland, OH: 26 State-Approved Programs
Cleveland has 26 CNA training programs on Ohio's approved list. Ohio requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Cleveland area is $39,010 a year, about the same as the Ohio figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Cleveland
Each program below appears on Ohio'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 | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A HEALING HAND STNA SCHOOL LLC | 650 EAST 185TH STREET, 44119 | (216) 675-0007 |
| ALGART HEALTH CARE | 8902 DETROIT AVE, 44102 | (216) 631-1550 |
| BIG HEART COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | 503 EAST 200TH STREET #102, 44119 | (216) 551-5926 |
| CLEVELAND BOARD OF ED HEALTH/GLENVI | 650 EAST 113TH STREET, 44108 | (216) 903-6776 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2415 WOODLAND AVENUE, 44115 | (216) 987-0258 |
| ELIZA JENNINGS HOME | 10603 DETROIT AVENUE, 44102 | (216) 226-0282 |
| FD HIGH EUCLID | 22700 SHORE CENTER DRIVE, 44123 | (330) 234-2724 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL-MAIN | 3167 FULTON RD, 44109 | (216) 273-3033 |
| HEART TO HEART HEALTH CARE CENTER | 3030 EUCLID AVENUE #LL4, 44115 | (216) 465-9229 |
| J HEARTS INSTITUTE | 814 EAST 185TH STREET #200, 44119 | (216) 394-2275 |
| RARE DIAMOND STNA TRAINING | 5010 MAYFIELD ROAD, 44124 | (216) 939-5133 |
| REGENT HIGH SCHOOL | 5806 BROADWAY AVE, 44127 | (216) 512-0076 |
| STEPPING STONE HEALTH SOLUTIONS | 466 NORTHFIELD RD, 44146 | (216) 551-5572 |
| TRI-C DIVISION OF NURSING | 31001 CLEMONS ROAD, 44145 | (216) 987-4976 |
| TRI-C DIVISION OF NURSING | 11000 WEST PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, 44130 | (216) 987-4976 |
| TRI-C DIVISION OF NURSING | 2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE AVE, 44115 | (216) 987-4976 |
| U-FIRST HOMECARE SERVICES | 6005 FLEET AVE #103, 44105 | (216) 408-2820 |
| WEATHERSPOON HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE L | 5706 TURNEY RD, 44125 | (216) 297-5491 |
Programs: Ohio Department of Health NATCEP (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 Cleveland
CMS lists 19 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cleveland, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Cleveland.
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 Cleveland
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Cleveland
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Ohio's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Ohio registry works.
CNA classes in other Ohio cities
- Cincinnati (34)
- Columbus (27)
- Dayton (13)
- North Canton (11)
- Lima (8)
- Marion (8)
- Springfield (8)
- Akron (6)
- Canton (6)
- Middletown (6)
- Perrysburg (6)
- Toledo (6)
Questions about CNA classes in Cleveland
- How many CNA classes are in Cleveland, OH?
- Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 26 CNA programs in Cleveland. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Cleveland?
- Typical CNA pay in the Cleveland area is $39,010 a year, or $18.76 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Ohio figure is $39,010.
- How long is CNA training in Cleveland?
- Programs in Cleveland follow Ohio's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Cleveland?
- 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 19 nursing homes in Cleveland.