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Kentucky vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$172
KY
vs
$205
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$20
KY
vs
$30
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Massachusetts
Total Fees $172 $205
Application Fee $20 $30
Exam Fee $112 $115
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $20 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $33 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $172
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $20
vs Massachusetts ($30)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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