CNA Classes in Buffalo, NY
19 nurse aide training programs in the Buffalo metro area are approved by the state (NY State Department of Health, list dated September 2026), in 15 cities.
Updated October 2026 · Data: NY State Department of Health (September 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- State-approved programs
- 1915 cities
- Training required
- 100 hr30 clinical
- Buffalo median pay
- $39,790metro
19 state-approved CNA programs in the Buffalo 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.
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D'Youville University
320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo NY 14201 -
Delaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing
1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14209 · (716) 885-3838 -
St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center
2157 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14214 · (716) 862-1450 -
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga NY 14227 · (716) 668-8100 -
Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10570 Bergtold Road, Clarence NY 14031 · (716) 759-6985 -
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Aurora Park, LLC
292 Main Street, East Aurora NY 14052 · (716) 652-1560 -
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitatoin at Gasport, LLC
4540 Lincoln Drive, Gasport NY 14067 · (716) 772-2631 -
Elderwood at Grand Island
2850 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island NY 14072 · (716) 773-5900 -
Autumn View Health Care Facility, LLC
4650 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg NY 14075 · (716) 648-2450 -
Schofield Residence
3333 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore NY 14217 · (716) 874-1566 -
Elderwood at Lancaster
1818 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster NY 14086 · (716) 683-6165 -
Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence
5285 Lewiston Road, Lewiston NY 14092 · (716) 298-2900 -
Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center
2709 Transit Rd, Newfane NY 14108 · (716) 778-7111 -
Elderwood at Wheatfield
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls NY 14304 · (716) 215-8000 -
Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
822 Cedar Avenue, Niagara Falls NY 14301 · (716) 282-1207 -
Degraff Memorial Hospital - SNF
445 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda NY 14120 · (716) 694-4500 -
North Gate Health Care Facility
7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda NY 14120 · (716) 694-7700 -
Seneca Health Care Center
2987 Seneca Street, West Seneca NY 14224 · (716) 828-0500 -
Harris Hill Nursing Facility, LLC
2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville NY 14221 · (716) 632-3700
CNA Classes in Buffalo: FAQ
How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Buffalo area?
19 nurse aide training programs in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area are on the official New York list (NY State Department of Health, September 2026), across 15 cities.
How much do nursing assistants make in Buffalo?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro earn a median $39,790 a year ($19.13/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.