Cristab HLC
5214 N. Western Avenue Unit 204, Chicago, IL 60625 · (312) 428-0430
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 83.33%12 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −9.9points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #201of 234 programs
- Chicago area rank
- #100of 117 ranked nearby
How Cristab HLC graduates do on the CNA exam
83.33% of 12 first-time test-takers from Cristab HLC passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 9.9 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #201 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #100 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
No 2024 result is matched to this program in the same report series, so there's no year-over-year comparison yet.
With 12 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 8.3 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Cristab HLC stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 83.33%, Cristab HLC is in the bottom quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 12 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 73 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 62 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 21 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 7290 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 5214 N. Western Avenue Unit 204, Chicago, IL 60625 Cook County |
| Phone | (312) 428-0430 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/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 Chicago
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital-Hybrid | Chicago | same ZIP | 88.9% |
| Career Training Center of Chicago | Chicago | 1 mi | 90.3% |
| Anmut Nursing School | Chicago | 2 mi | — |
| Anmut Nursing School-Hybrid | Chicago | 2 mi | 93.3% |
| US Nursing College | Chicago | 2 mi | — |
| Great Paragon Health Services, Inc. | Chicago | 2 mi | 81.8% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Cristab HLC's CNA exam pass rate?
83.33% of 12 first-time test-takers from Cristab HLC passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 9.9 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #201 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Cristab HLC a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 7290. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Cristab HLC compare with CNA programs nearby?
73 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 62 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 21 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Chicago?
The closest are Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital-Hybrid in Chicago (about 1 mi, 89% pass rate), Career Training Center of Chicago in Chicago (about 1 mi, 90% pass rate), Anmut Nursing School in Chicago (about 2 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.