McDonough District Hospital
525 E. Grant Street, Macomb, IL 61455 · (309) 836-1653
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
- 100%14 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
How McDonough District Hospital graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 14 first-time test-takers from McDonough District Hospital passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%).
No 2024 result is matched to this program in the same report series, so there's no year-over-year comparison yet.
With 14 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 7.1 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How McDonough District Hospital stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, McDonough District Hospital is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 14 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- No other Illinois program within 25 miles has a published first-time rate from 10 or more testers.
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 7278 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 525 E. Grant Street, Macomb, IL 61455 McDonough County |
| Phone | (309) 836-1653 |
| CNA median pay, Illinois | $45,960 a year ($22.10/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 Macomb
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Post Acute Care Center | Macomb | same ZIP | — |
| Rushville Industry High School | Rushville | 22 mi | — |
| West Central High School District 235 | Biggsville | 31 mi | — |
| Renaissance Care Center | Canton | 33 mi | 100.0% |
| Spoon River College | Canton | 33 mi | — |
| Spoon River College - Havana Center | Canton | 33 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is McDonough District Hospital's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 14 first-time test-takers from McDonough District Hospital passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is McDonough District Hospital 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 7278. 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 McDonough District Hospital compare with CNA programs nearby?
No other Illinois program within 25 miles has a published first-time rate from 10 or more testers.
What other approved CNA programs are near Macomb?
The closest are Macomb Post Acute Care Center in Macomb (about 1 mi), Rushville Industry High School in Rushville (about 22 mi), West Central High School District 235 in Biggsville (about 31 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.