Free CNA Classes in Georgia
The most reliable way to get CNA training for free in Georgia is to be hired by a nursing home first. Federal law says a nursing home cannot charge a nurse aide it employs, or has offered a job, for any part of the training. 58 of the 335 state-approved programs on the official Georgia list are run by nursing homes; they are grouped by county below.
Updated October 2026 · Sources: Georgia Department of Community Health Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Alliant Health Solutions), October 2026; 42 CFR 483.152 and 483.154, BLS May 2025
- Nursing-home programs
- 5846 counties
- All approved programs
- 335official list, October 2026
- Training required
- 85 hr24 clinical
- Georgia median pay
- $37,680$18.12/hr · BLS May 2025
How free CNA training works
- Get hired before the class starts. Under 42 CFR 483.152(c)(1), a nurse aide who is employed by a nursing home, or has a job offer from one, on the date training begins cannot be charged for any portion of it, including textbooks and other required materials. The same goes for the state competency exam (42 CFR 483.154(c)(2)). Nursing homes often post these openings as "nurse aide trainee" or "CNA in training" jobs.
- Or get reimbursed later. If you pay for a state-approved program yourself and a nursing home employs you, or offers you a job, within 12 months of finishing, the state must reimburse your costs on a pro-rata basis while you work as a nurse aide (42 CFR 483.152(c)(2)). Keep every receipt.
- Ask the local workforce board. Your American Job Center can tell you whether federal workforce (WIOA) funds will pay for CNA training if you qualify.
The rule covers nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid. It does not promise that every program below takes outside students: a facility-run program usually trains the people that facility hires. Call the nursing home and ask about trainee openings.
58 nursing-home CNA programs in Georgia
Source: Georgia Department of Community Health Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Alliant Health Solutions), Active Training Programs, list dated October 2026. These are the programs the state lists as run by a nursing home (long-term care facility). For colleges, high schools and private schools, see all 335 approved CNA programs in Georgia.
Bibb County 3 programs
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Macon area.
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Bolingreen Health & Rehabilitation
529 Bolingreen Drive, Macon GA 31210 · (478) 477-1720 -
Pruitt Health Peake
6190 Peake Road, Macon GA 31220 · (478) 471-7474 -
Zebulon Park Health & Rehab
343 Plantation Way, Macon GA 31210 · (478) 405-9000
Emanuel County 3 programs
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Scott Health & Rehabilitation
12 Smith Lane, Adrian GA 31002 · (478) 668-3225 -
Emanuel County Nursing Home
117 Kite Road, Swainsboro GA 30401 · (478) 289-1336 -
Twin View Health Care Center
211 Mathis Avenue, Po Box 1460, Twin City GA 30471 · (478) 763-2141
Muscogee County 3 programs
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Columbus area.
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Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Center
7150 Manor Road, Columbus GA 31907 · (706) 256-2419 -
Orchard View Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing
8414 Whitesville Road, Columbus GA 31904 · (706) 225-1100 -
River Towne Center
5131 Warm Springs Road, Columbus GA 31909 · (706) 561-1371
Catoosa County 2 programs
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Nhc Fort Oglethorpe
2403 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742 · (706) 866-7700 -
Pruitt Health Fort Oglethorpe
1067 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742 · (706) 861-5154
Crisp County 2 programs
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Cordele Health & Rehab
1106 4th Street North, Cordele GA 31015 · (229) 273-1227 -
Crisp Regional Nursing & Rehab Center
902 Blackshear Road, Cordele GA 31015 · (229) 273-1481
Floyd County 2 programs
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Rome area.
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Etowah Landing Care & Rehab Center
809 South Broad Street, Rome GA 30161 · (706) 235-1337 -
Pruitt Health Rome
2 Three Mile Road, Rome GA 30165 · (706) 236-6002
Macon County 2 programs
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The Oaks Nursing Home, INC.
777 Nursing Home Road, Marshallville GA 31057 · (478) 967-2223 -
Montezuma Health & Rehabilitation
506 Sumter Street, Montezuma GA 31063 · (478) 472-8168
Toombs County 2 programs
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Oxley Park Health & Rehabilitation
181 Oxley Drive, Lyons GA 30436 · (912) 526-6336 -
Meadows Park Health & Rehab
119 Meadows Parkway West, Vidalia GA 30474 · (912) 403-3400
Ware County 2 programs
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Baptist Village INC
2650 Carswell Avenue, Waycross GA 31503 · (912) 283-7050 -
Waycross Health & Rehab Center
1910 Dorothy Street, Waycross GA 31501 · (912) 285-4721
Bacon County 1 program
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Twin Oaks Convalescent Center
301 S. Baker Street, Alma GA 31510 · (912) 632-7293
Banks County 1 program
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The Oaks - Scenic View
205 Peach Orchard Rd, Baldwin GA 30511 · (706) 778-8377
Bartow County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Atlanta area.
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Townsend Park Health And Rehabilitation
196 N. Dixie Avenue, Cartersville GA 30120 · (770) 387-0662
Ben Hill County 1 program
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Pruitt Health Fitzgerald
185 Bowens Mill Hwy, Fitzgerald GA 31750 · (229) 423-4361
Brantley County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Brunswick area.
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Bayview Nursing Home
12884 Cleveland Street West, Nahunta GA 31553 · (912) 462-6044
Bulloch County 1 program
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Eagle Health & Rehabilitation
405 South College Street, Statesboro GA 30458 · (912) 764-6108
Candler County 1 program
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Azalea Health & Rehab
300 Cedar Street, Metter GA 30439 · (912) 685-5734
Chattooga County 1 program
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Oakview Health & Rehab
960 Highland Avenue, Summerville GA 30747 · (706) 857-4761
Coffee County 1 program
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Vista Park Health & Rehabilitation
1319 Ocilla Highway, Douglas GA 31533 · (912) 384-7811
Cook County 1 program
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Southwell Health And Rehab
260 Mj Taylor Road, Adel GA 31620 · (229) 896-8113
DeKalb County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Atlanta area.
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Pruitt Health Decatur
3200 Panthersville Road, Decatur GA 30034 · (404) 212-3400
Evans County 1 program
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Camellia Health & Rehabilitation Center
700 E. Long Street, Claxton GA 30417 · (912) 739-2245
Franklin County 1 program
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Brown Health & Rehabilitation
545 Cook Street, Royston GA 30662 · (706) 245-1900
Fulton County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Atlanta area.
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Pruitt Health West Atlanta
2645 Whiting Street N.w., Atlanta GA 30318 · (404) 799-9267
Glynn County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Brunswick area.
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Heritage Oaks
2255 Frederica Road, St. Simons GA 31522 · (912) 638-9988
Harris County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Columbus area.
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Oak View Home-Waverly Hall
119 Oakview Street, Waverly Hall GA 31831 · (706) 582-2117
Houston County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Warner Robins area.
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Summerhill Senior Living Community
500 Stanley Street, Perry GA 31069 · (478) 987-3100
Jackson County 1 program
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Northridge Health & Rehab Center
100 Medical Center Drive, Commerce GA 30529 · (706) 335-1357
Jones County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Macon area.
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Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation
747 Monticello Highway, Gray GA 31032 · (478) 986-3196
Lowndes County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Valdosta area.
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Pruitt Health Valdosta
2501 North Ashley Street, Valdosta GA 31602 · (229) 244-7368
Madison County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Athens area.
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Comer Health And Rehabilitation
2430 Paoli Street, Comer GA 30629 · (706) 783-5116
Marion County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Columbus area.
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Magnolia Manor Of Marion County
349 Geneva Road, Buena Vista GA 31803 · (229) 649-2331
Meriwether County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Atlanta area.
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Pruitt Health Greenville
99 Hill Haven Rd, Greenville GA 30222 · (706) 672-4241
Miller County 1 program
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Miller Nursing Home
206 Grace Street, Colquitt GA 39837 · (229) 758-4285
Monroe County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Macon area.
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Pruitt Health Monroe
4796 Highway 42 North, Forsyth GA 31029 · (478) 994-5662
Oconee County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Athens area.
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High Shoals Health & Rehabilitation
3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop GA 30621 · (706) 769-7738
Paulding County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Atlanta area.
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Paulding Care Center Nursing & Rehabilitation
600 W. Memorial Drive, Dallas GA 30132 · (770) 443-4763
Peach County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Warner Robins area.
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Fort Valley Health Care
604 Bluebird Boulevard, Fort Valley GA 31030 · (478) 825-2031
Rabun County 1 program
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Mountain View Health Care
547 Warwoman Road, Clayton GA 30525 · (706) 782-4276
Stephens County 1 program
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Pruitt Health Toccoa
633 Falls Road, Toccoa GA 30577 · (706) 886-8491
Stewart County 1 program
All approved programs nearby: CNA classes in the Columbus area.
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Four County Health And Rehabilitation
124 Overby Drive, Richland GA 31825 · (229) 887-2021
Sumter County 1 program
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Magnolia Manor Nursing Center
2001 South Lee Street, Americus GA 31709 · (229) 924-9352
Tattnall County 1 program
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Glenvue Health & Rehabilitation
721 North Veterans Blvd, Glennville GA 30427 · (912) 654-5807
Treutlen County 1 program
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Treutlen Nursing Home
2249 College Street, Soperton GA 30457 · (912) 529-4418
Turner County 1 program
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Pruitt Health Ashburn
441 Randall H Whiddon Dr, Ashburn GA 31714 · (229) 567-3473
Union County 1 program
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Union County Nursing Home
164 Nursing Home Circle, Blairsville GA 30512 · (706) 745-4948
Walker County 1 program
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Nhc Healthcare-Rossville
1425 McFarland Avenue, Rossville GA 30741 · (706) 861-0863
Free CNA classes in other states
- Free CNA classes in New York156
- Free CNA classes in Pennsylvania106
- Free CNA classes in California87
- Free CNA classes in New Jersey45
- Free CNA classes in Virginia31
- Free CNA classes in Washington19
Free CNA training in Georgia: FAQ
Are there free CNA classes in Georgia?
Yes, if a nursing home hires you. Federal rules (42 CFR 483.152(c)) say a nursing home cannot charge a nurse aide it employs, or has offered a job, on the day training starts: not for the course, textbooks or required materials, and (under 42 CFR 483.154) not for the competency exam. 58 of the 335 programs on the official Georgia list (Georgia Department of Community Health Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Alliant Health Solutions), October 2026) are run by nursing homes; apply for a nurse aide trainee job at one of them, or at any Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home that sends new hires to training.
I already paid for CNA classes in Georgia. Can I get the money back?
Possibly. If a nursing home employs you, or offers you a job, within 12 months after you finish a state-approved program, the same federal rule requires the state to reimburse your training costs on a pro-rata basis while you work there as a nurse aide. Keep your receipts and ask the hiring facility or the Georgia nurse aide program how the reimbursement is paid out.
Does free CNA training mean I have to work at the nursing home?
The federal rule does not set a minimum period you must stay. A facility may still ask you to sign its own agreement, so read any contract before training starts and ask what happens if you leave early.
Do hospitals and home health agencies have to train CNAs for free?
No. The no-charge rule in 42 CFR 483.152(c) covers nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid. Hospitals, home health agencies and assisted living employers may still pay for training, but federal law does not require it.
How long is CNA training in Georgia?
Georgia requires 85 hours, 24 of them clinical (Georgia Nurse Aide Program Manual (Q3 2026), section 801). Nursing-home programs must meet the same hours as any other approved program, and you take the same Credentia (NNAAP) exam.