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CNA Classes in Albany, NY

18 nurse aide training programs in the Albany metro area are approved by the state (NY State Department of Health, list dated September 2026), in 11 cities.

Updated October 2026 · Data: NY State Department of Health (September 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

State-approved programs
1811 cities
Training required
100 hr30 clinical
Albany median pay
$40,160metro

18 state-approved CNA programs in the Albany area

Source: NY State Department of Health, Nurse Aide Training Programs in nursing homes (health.data.ny.gov); NY State Education Department, Office of the Professions, approved college nurse aide programs, list dated September 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.

  • Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center

    180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany NY 12203 · (518) 456-7831
    Nursing home
  • Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    325 Northern Boulevard, Albany NY 12204 · (518) 449-1100
    Nursing home
  • Mildred Elley School- Albany

    855 Central Avenue, Albany NY 12206
    College
  • Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    100 Heritage Lane, Albany NY 12211 · (518) 869-2231
    Nursing home
  • Teresian House Nursing Home Co Inc

    200 Washington Ave Ext, Albany NY 12203 · (518) 456-2000
    Nursing home
  • Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

    90 No Main Street, Castleton-On-Hudson NY 12033 · (518) 732-7617
    Nursing home Hybrid (part online)
  • Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare

    1 Abele Boulevard, Clifton Park NY 12065 · (518) 371-1400
    Nursing home
  • Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    1070 Luther Road, East Greenbush NY 12061 · (518) 479-4662
    Nursing home
  • Our Lady of Mercy Life Center

    2 Mercycare Lane, Guilderland NY 12084 · (518) 464-8100
    Nursing home
  • Wesley Health Care Center Inc

    131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 · (518) 587-3600
    Nursing home Hybrid (part online)
  • Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc

    323 Kings Road, Schenectady NY 12304 · (518) 393-4117
    Nursing home
  • Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

    526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady NY 12303 · (518) 346-6121
    Nursing home
  • Schenectady County Community College

    78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady NY 12305
    College
  • Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    297 North Ballston Avenue, Scotia NY 12302 · (518) 370-4700
    Nursing home
  • Robinson Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    28652 State Highway 23, Stamford NY 12167 · (607) 652-7521
    Nursing home In person or hybrid
  • Capital District Educational Opportunity Center

    431 River Street, Troy NY 12180
    College
  • Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center

    2256 Burdett Avenue, Troy NY 12180 · (518) 274-9890
    Nursing home
  • Adirondack Community College Saratoga

    696 Route 9, Wilton NY 12831
    College

CNA Classes in Albany: FAQ

How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Albany area?

18 nurse aide training programs in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area are on the official New York list (NY State Department of Health, September 2026), across 11 cities.

How much do nursing assistants make in Albany?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro earn a median $40,160 a year ($19.31/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $48,590 statewide and $42,260 nationally.

How long does CNA training take?

Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.

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