CNA Classes in St. Marys, PA: 3 State-Approved Programs
St. Marys has 3 CNA training programs on Pennsylvania's approved list. Pennsylvania requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in Pennsylvania is $44,590 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in St. Marys
Each program below appears on Pennsylvania'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 | Type | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Haven Nursing Home Assoc., Inc. | 785 Johnsonburg Rd, 15857 | Nursing facility | 120 | (814) 834-2618 |
| Pinecrest Manor | 763 Johnsonburg Rd, 15857 | Nursing facility | 156 | (814) 788-8488 |
| St. Marys Area High School | 977 South St. Marys Road, 15857 | School or college | 144 | (814) 834-7831 |
Programs: PA Department of Education BCTE (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 St. Marys
CMS lists 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in St. Marys, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in St. Marys.
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 St. Marys
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Pennsylvania's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Pennsylvania registry works.
CNA classes in other Pennsylvania cities
- Philadelphia (13)
- Erie (6)
- Bethlehem (4)
- Harrisburg (4)
- Pittsburgh (4)
- Uniontown (4)
- Johnstown (3)
- Allentown (2)
- Bloomsburg (2)
- Bradford (2)
- Chambersburg (2)
- Dubois (2)
Questions about CNA classes in St. Marys
- How many CNA classes are in St. Marys, PA?
- Pennsylvania's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in St. Marys. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in St. Marys?
- Programs in St. Marys follow Pennsylvania's requirement of 75 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in St. Marys?
- 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 1 nursing home in St. Marys.