How many CNA classes are in Lima, OH?

Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 8 CNA programs in Lima. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Lima?

Typical CNA pay in the Lima area is $37,360 a year, or $17.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Ohio figure is $39,010.

How long is CNA training in Lima?

Programs in Lima follow Ohio's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Lima, OH: 8 State-Approved Programs

Lima has 8 CNA training programs on Ohio's approved list. Ohio requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Lima area is $37,360 a year, 4% below the Ohio figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Lima

75 hrs

Training Ohio requires

$37,360

Typical CNA pay, Lima area

Nursing homes in Lima

CNA programs in Lima

Each program below appears on Ohio's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Lima
Program	Address	Phone
APOLLO CAREER CENTER	3325 SHAWNEE ROAD, 45806	(419) 998-2979
APOLLO CAREER CENTER	3325 SHAWNEE ROAD, 45806	(419) 998-2979
APOLLO CAREER CENTER DHO	3325 SHAWNEE ROAD, 45806	(419) 998-3000
APOLLO CAREER CENTER DHO	3325 SHAWNEE ROAD, 45806	(419) 998-3000
APOLLO CAREER CENTER DHO	3325 SHAWNEE ROAD, 45806	(419) 998-2979
HCF WE CARE	1100 SHAWNEE ROAD, 45805	(419) 999-2010
LIMA CITY SCHOOLS DHO	1 SPARTAN WAY, 45801	(419) 996-3084
RHODES STATE COLLEGE	4240 CAMPUS DRIVE, 45804	(419) 995-8046

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 Lima

CMS lists 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lima, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Lima.

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 Lima

$37,360

Lima area · $17.96 an hour

$39,010

Ohio

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Lima

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.

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Questions about CNA classes in Lima

How many CNA classes are in Lima, OH?: Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 8 CNA programs in Lima. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Lima?: Typical CNA pay in the Lima area is $37,360 a year, or $17.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Ohio figure is $39,010.
How long is CNA training in Lima?: Programs in Lima 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 Lima?: 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 7 nursing homes in Lima.