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Free CNA training in California

87 of the 603 programs on California's 2 approved lists (CDPH Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Programs; CDPH Facility Based Nurse Assistant Training Programs) are run by a facility for its own hires.

Programs on the lists
603
2 state lists
Facility programs
87
for their own hires
Nursing-home sponsors
87
matched to CMS

California at a glance

Approved lists
CDPH Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Programs, as of 2026-09-30; CDPH Facility Based Nurse Assistant Training Programs, as of 2026-02-13
Programs listed
603
Run by a facility for its own hires
87
Sponsors matched to a certified nursing home
87; 87 rated by CMS, averaging 3.6 stars
Those homes' aide staffing
middle 2.57 nurse aide hours per resident per day across 85 homes; middle nursing staff turnover 40% (CMS)
Exam fees
Skills evaluation $80; Written examination $40; Oral examination (instead of written) $55 (read October 10, 2026)
CNA programs on the WIOA list
111 on California's eligible training list (DOL file, June 30, 2025); middle listed cost $1,400 (104 list one); middle 82.8% of exiters employed in the second quarter (84 report it)
Nursing assistant pay
$47,630 median in California, against $42,260 for the U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
CNA lists by metro area
Los Angeles 229 · San Diego 43 · San Francisco 41 · Sacramento 28 · Fresno 25 · Hanford 18 · San Jose 18 · Bakersfield 13

Who cannot charge you for training, and the 12 month refund rule

Facility programs in California: own hires, not open enrolment

SponsorCityPhoneNursing home record
Marina Garden Nursing CenterAlameda(510) 523-23635 of 5 stars
Modoc Medical Center/Last Frontier HC District DP/SNF WarnerviewAlturas(530) 233-51315 of 5 stars
Oak River RehabAnderson(530) 365-00255 of 5 stars
Arroyo Grande Care CenterArroyo Grande(805) 489-81375 of 5 stars
Danish Care CenterAtascadero(805) 466-92545 of 5 stars
Bear Valley Community Hospital Dp/SNFBig Bear Lake(909) 866-65014 of 5 stars
Bishop Care CenterBishop(760) 872-10003 of 5 stars
Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNFCedarville(530) 279-61114 of 5 stars
Seneca Healthcare District D/P SNFChester(530) 258-21583 of 5 stars
Chico Terrace Care CenterChico(530) 343-60842 of 5 stars
California Park Rehabilitation HospitalChico(530) 894-10105 of 5 stars
Autumn Creek Post AcuteChico(530) 345-13061 of 5 stars
Meadowood Nursing CenterClearlake(707) 994-77382 of 5 stars
Diablo Valley Post AcuteConcord(925) 689-22662 of 5 stars
Golden Heights HealthcareDaly City(650) 755-95155 of 5 stars
Delano District Skilled Nursing FacilityDelano(661) 720-21001 of 5 stars
Bradley CourtEl Cajon(619) 448-66335 of 5 stars
Fallbrook Skilled NursingFallbrook(760) 728-23304 of 5 stars
Greenfield Care Center of FillmoreFillmore(805) 524-00835 of 5 stars
Crestwood Manor - FremontFremont(510) 651-12445 of 5 stars
North Point Healthcare & Wellness Centre LpFresno(559) 320-22005 of 5 stars
Greenfield Care Center of FullertonFullerton(714) 879-45115 of 5 stars
Golden Empire Nursing & Rehab CenterGrass Valley(530) 273-13164 of 5 stars
Spring Hill Manor Convalescent HospitalGrass Valley(530) 273-72473 of 5 stars
Crystal Ridge Care CenterGrass Valley(530) 272-22734 of 5 stars
Kit Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterJackson(209) 223-22311 of 5 stars
Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare CenterLa Mesa(619) 460-78714 of 5 stars
La Mesa Healthcare CenterLa Mesa(619) 465-13134 of 5 stars
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation CenterLaguna Hills(949) 837-80001 of 5 stars
Kern Valley Healthcare District D/P SNFLake Isabella(760) 379-26812 of 5 stars
Lakeside Special Care CenterLakeside(619) 561-12225 of 5 stars
River Valley Care CenterLive Oak(530) 695-80203 of 5 stars
Heritage Gardens Health Care CenterLoma Linda(909) 796-02164 of 5 stars
Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Center D/P SNFLompoc(805) 736-34665 of 5 stars
Lompoc Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterLompoc(805) 735-40105 of 5 stars
Southern Inyo HospitalLone Pine(760) 876-55014 of 5 stars
Los Altos Post-AcuteLos Altos(650) 941-52553 of 5 stars
Brier Oak on SunsetLos Angeles(323) 663-39511 of 5 stars
New Vista Post-Acute Care CenterLos Angeles(310) 477-55012 of 5 stars
Anberry Transitional CareMerced(209) 783-92003 of 5 stars
Modesto Post Acute CenterModesto(209) 526-28115 of 5 stars
Crestwood ManorModesto(209) 526-80505 of 5 stars
English Oaks Convalescent & Rehabilitation HospitalModesto(209) 577-10012 of 5 stars
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare CenterMonrovia(626) 358-45471 of 5 stars
Montclair Manor Care CenterMontclair(909) 626-12945 of 5 stars
Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness CenterMontrose(818) 248-68563 of 5 stars
Bayside Care CenterMorro Bay(805) 772-22375 of 5 stars
Department of State Hospitals - NapaNapa(707) 253-5383No CMS match
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness CentreNorwalk(562) 868-67911 of 5 stars
Bellaken Skilled Nursing CenterOakland(510) 536-18385 of 5 stars
Oroville Hospital Post Acute CenterOroville(530) 533-73351 of 5 stars
Pasadena Park Healthcare and Wellness CenterPasadena(626) 463-41052 of 5 stars
Western Slope Health CenterPlacerville(530) 622-68424 of 5 stars
The Pines At Placerville Healthcare CenterPlacerville(530) 622-34003 of 5 stars
Copper Ridge Care CenterRedding(530) 222-22735 of 5 stars
Crestwood Wellness & Recovery CenterRedding(530) 221-09763 of 5 stars
Marquis Care At ShastaRedding(530) 222-36302 of 5 stars
Bella SeraRidgecrest(760) 466-3591No CMS match
Waterman Canyon Post AcuteSan Bernardino(909) 882-12154 of 5 stars
University Care CenterSan Diego(619) 583-19935 of 5 stars
The Shores Post-AcuteSan Diego(858) 277-64603 of 5 stars
Empress Care Center, LlcSan Jose(408) 287-06164 of 5 stars
Plum Tree Care CenterSan Jose(408) 356-81815 of 5 stars
Bancroft Healthcare CenterSan Leandro(510) 483-16803 of 5 stars
San Luis Post Acute CenterSan Luis Obispo(805) 544-51005 of 5 stars
Mission View Health CenterSan Luis Obispo(805) 543-02105 of 5 stars
Plaza Healthcare CenterSanta Ana(714) 546-19661 of 5 stars
Buena Vista Care CenterSanta Barbara(805) 964-48712 of 5 stars
Samarkand Skilled Nursing FacilitySanta Barbara(805) 687-07015 of 5 stars
Seal Beach Health and Rehabilitation CenterSeal Beach(562) 598-24772 of 5 stars
Golden Sonora Care CenterSonora(209) 533-25001 of 5 stars
Good Samaritan Rehabilitation and Care CenterStockton(209) 948-87624 of 5 stars
Fulton Gardens Post Acute, LlcStockton(209) 466-20663 of 5 stars
Meadowood A Health and Rehabilitation CenterStockton(209) 956-34445 of 5 stars
Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSunnyvale(408) 738-48804 of 5 stars
Idylwood Care CenterSunnyvale(408) 739-23835 of 5 stars
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterSusanville(530) 257-53412 of 5 stars
Vineyard Hills Health CenterTempleton(805) 434-30355 of 5 stars
Ukiah Post AcuteUkiah(707) 462-88644 of 5 stars
Redwood Cove Healthcare CenterUkiah(707) 462-14364 of 5 stars
Ventura Post Acute LlcVentura(805) 642-41965 of 5 stars
Rossmoor Post AcuteWalnut Creek(925) 975-50004 of 5 stars
Tice Valley Post AcuteWalnut Creek(925) 906-02005 of 5 stars
Trinity Hospital Skilled Nursing FacilityWeaverville(530) 623-55413 of 5 stars
Almond View Care CenterWilliams(530) 473-53214 of 5 stars
Northbrook Healthcare CenterWillits(707) 459-55924 of 5 stars
Motion Picture & Television Hospital D/P SNFWoodland Hills(818) 876-18883 of 5 stars

California nursing homes on NursingHomeClear: inspections, staffing and staff pay, from CMS files

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