Zurik Healthcare Institute
4749 Lincoln Mall Drive Suite 204, Matteson, IL 60409 · (708) 271-3537
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
- 84.62%26 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −8.6points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #198of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- +13.2points vs 71.43% (21 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #97of 117 ranked nearby
How Zurik Healthcare Institute graduates do on the CNA exam
84.62% of 26 first-time test-takers from Zurik Healthcare Institute passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 8.6 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #198 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #97 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 71.43% of 21 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 13.2 points year over year.
With 26 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 3.8 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 Zurik Healthcare Institute stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 84.62%, Zurik Healthcare Institute is in the bottom quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 26 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 47 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 38 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid in Palos Hills (100.0%, about 15 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 7014 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive Suite 204, Matteson, IL 60409 Cook County |
| Phone | (708) 271-3537 |
| 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 Matteson
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurik Healthcare Institute-Hybrid | Matteson | same ZIP | — |
| South Suburban College | South Holland | 3 mi | — |
| South Suburban College - Oak Forest | South Holland | 3 mi | — |
| South Suburban College-Hybrid | South Holland | 3 mi | 89.7% |
| Bimmab Healthcare Academy | Lansing | 3 mi | — |
| HUGS INC. | Lansing | 3 mi | 94.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Zurik Healthcare Institute's CNA exam pass rate?
84.62% of 26 first-time test-takers from Zurik Healthcare Institute passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 8.6 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #198 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Zurik Healthcare 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 7014. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Zurik Healthcare Institute's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 84.62% of 26 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 71.43% of 21 in 2024 (+13.2 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 Zurik Healthcare Institute compare with CNA programs nearby?
47 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 38 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid in Palos Hills (100.0%, about 15 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Matteson?
The closest are Zurik Healthcare Institute-Hybrid in Matteson (about 1 mi), South Suburban College in South Holland (about 3 mi), South Suburban College - Oak Forest in South Holland (about 3 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.