CNA Classes in Charleston, WV: 3 State-Approved Programs
Charleston has 3 CNA training programs on West Virginia's approved list. West Virginia requires 120 hours of training, 55 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Charleston area is $36,250 a year, about the same as the West Virginia figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Charleston
Each program below appears on West Virginia's official approved list. 1 of them is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON HEALTHCARE CENTER Active | 3819 CHESTERFIELD AVE., 25304 | Long-Term Care Facility | (304) 925-4771 |
| DUNBAR CENTER Active | 1000 Lincoln Dr, 25309 | Long-Term Care Facility | (304) 558-0050 |
| VALLEY CENTER Active | 1000 LINCOLN DRIVE, 25309 | Long-Term Care Facility | (304) 768-4400 |
Programs: West Virginia 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 Charleston
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Charleston, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Charleston.
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 Charleston
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Charleston
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take West Virginia's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the West Virginia Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the West Virginia registry works.
CNA classes in other West Virginia cities
- Elkins (4)
- Parkersburg (4)
- Clarksburg (3)
- Huntington (3)
- Logan (3)
- Martinsburg (3)
- Summersville (3)
- Buckhannon (2)
- Charles Town (2)
- Grafton (2)
- Hurricane (2)
- Keyser (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Charleston
- How many CNA classes are in Charleston, WV?
- West Virginia's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Charleston. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Charleston?
- Typical CNA pay in the Charleston area is $36,250 a year, or $17.43 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The West Virginia figure is $36,720.
- How long is CNA training in Charleston?
- Programs in Charleston follow West Virginia's requirement of 120 training hours, including 55 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Charleston?
- 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 5 nursing homes in Charleston.