Rotalbly's Nursing Institute
2560 E. Federal Drive Suite 703, Decatur, IL 62526 · (217) 520-4153
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
- 89.02%82 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −4.2points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #182of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- −4.6points vs 93.64% (110 testers)
- Decatur area rank
- #3of 3 ranked nearby
How Rotalbly's Nursing Institute graduates do on the CNA exam
89.02% of 82 first-time test-takers from Rotalbly's Nursing Institute passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.2 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #182 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #3 of 3 ranked programs in the Decatur area.
In 2024, 93.64% of 110 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 4.6 points year over year.
With 82 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 1.2 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Decatur by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Rotalbly's Nursing Institute stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 89.02%, Rotalbly's Nursing Institute is in the bottom quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 82 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Richland Community College in Decatur (98.5%, about 7 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 7249 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 2560 E. Federal Drive Suite 703, Decatur, IL 62526 Macon County |
| Phone | (217) 520-4153 |
| CNA median pay, Decatur area | $41,990 a year ($20.19/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 Decatur
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) | Decatur | 7 mi | 96.2% |
| Richland Community College | Decatur | 7 mi | 98.5% |
| Richland Workforce Consortium | Decatur | 7 mi | — |
| Heartland Community College - Woodlawn | Lincoln | 26 mi | — |
| Lincolnland Tech. Education Ctr. - Porta H.S. | Lincoln | 26 mi | 80.0% |
| Lincolnland Technical Education Center - ALMH | Lincoln | 26 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Rotalbly's Nursing Institute's CNA exam pass rate?
89.02% of 82 first-time test-takers from Rotalbly's Nursing Institute passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.2 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #182 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Rotalbly's Nursing Institute 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 7249. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Rotalbly's Nursing Institute's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 89.02% of 82 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 93.64% of 110 in 2024 (−4.6 points).
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 Rotalbly's Nursing Institute compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Richland Community College in Decatur (98.5%, about 7 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Decatur?
The closest are Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) in Decatur (about 7 mi, 96% pass rate), Richland Community College in Decatur (about 7 mi, 98% pass rate), Richland Workforce Consortium in Decatur (about 7 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.