C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute
3049 Cleveland Ave Suite 210, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · (904) 508-3990
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 71.43%28 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −17.7points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #121of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- +8.5points vs 62.96% (27 testers)
- Cape Coral area rank
- #11of 11 ranked nearby
How C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute graduates do on the CNA exam
71.43% of 28 first-time test-takers from C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 17.7 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #121 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #11 of 11 ranked programs in the Cape Coral area.
In 2024, 62.96% of 27 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 8.5 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 28 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 3.6 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
On probation. The Florida Board of Nursing list shows this program's status as "probation". Ask the program what that means for your class before you enrol.
See the best CNA programs in Cape Coral by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 71.43%, C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute is in the bottom quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 28 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 10 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 10 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was East Lee County High School in Lehigh Acres (100.0%, about 18 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1620 |
| Status | Probation (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 3049 Cleveland Ave Suite 210, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Lee County |
| Phone | (904) 508-3990 |
| CNA median pay, Cape Coral area | $37,510 a year ($18.04/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Fort Myers
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Healthcare Institute | Fort Myers | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Trinity Training Center LLC | Fort Myers | same ZIP | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College | Fort Myers | 3 mi | 90.0% |
| South Fort Myers High School | Fort Myers | 7 mi | 94.7% |
| Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy | Cape Coral | 10 mi | 86.2% |
| Cape Coral Technical College | Cape Coral | 11 mi | 95.7% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute's CNA exam pass rate?
71.43% of 28 first-time test-takers from C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 17.7 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #121 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1620, with the status "probation". Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 71.43% of 28 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 62.96% of 27 in 2024 (+8.5 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute compare with CNA programs nearby?
10 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 10 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was East Lee County High School in Lehigh Acres (100.0%, about 18 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Fort Myers?
The closest are Horizon Healthcare Institute in Fort Myers (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Trinity Training Center LLC in Fort Myers (about 1 mi), Fort Myers Technical College in Fort Myers (about 3 mi, 90% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.