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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 31 independent living facilities in Gateway, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Noble Senior Living at Fort Myers has been completely renovated with beautifully appointed studios and one-bedrooms. Also, you will also find many community spaces including a spacious lobby, common areas, a bistro, and a life enrichment center. As a result, you’ll enjoy the look and feel of our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Gateway, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gateway is $4,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaBelle, FL with an average of $2,743 per month.

Independent living costs in Gateway, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gateway, FL
$4,252/mo
$4,496/mo

Independent living costs in Gateway, FL, vs. state and national averages

Gateway, FL
$4,252/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Gateway, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,822/mo
Independent Living
$4,252/mo

Independent living costs in Gateway, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,475/mo
Studio
$4,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,019/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,463/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,628/mo

Senior living costs in Gateway vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gateway, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGateway, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,252/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,506/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,822/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gateway, FL:$4,252/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gateway, FL:$4,506/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gateway, FL:$4,822/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gateway, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gateway and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Gateway, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gateway have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gateway, FL$3,076/mo$3,218/mo-4.4%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gateway, FL
2024 average cost:$3,076/mo
2023 average cost:$3,218/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gateway

Recent reviews for independent living in Gateway

Fort Myers Independent Living

4.9
I picked this community because it was the only affordable place.We can afford it and if we need to call for help for medicines and personal intimate items. Place is clean, cereal for breakfast,no lunch and dinner. Place is clean and owners of site are amazing.

Seaside at Fort Myers

4.0
I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for cost and activities are also good. The food is cold a lot of times. I do eat in my room a ...
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Highpoint at Cape Coral

5.0
5 for all. Highpoint at Cape Coral is a wonderful place. The staff are wonderful, very supportive. They have so many activities every day. My father is a veteran and they have special events during the year to celebrate their service for our country.

Gateway independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gateway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gateway, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gateway independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gateway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gateway, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gateway independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gateway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gateway, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gateway independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Gateway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gateway, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Canterfield of Fort Myers, American House Bonita Springs Independent Living and The Opal at Lakes Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gateway, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Gateway, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gateway, Florida are Brookdale Bonita Springs, Atrium at Liberty Park and Canterfield of Fort Myers. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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