Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Gateway, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Gateway, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Gateway are Eagleridge Health And Rehabilitation Center in Fort Myers (5.7 mi), Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center in Lehigh Acres (5.9 mi), Winkler Court in Fort Myers (6.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Florida earn a median $16.25 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
Gateway has about 331 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Gateway compared with Broward County and Florida
| Census figure | Gateway | Broward County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.4% | 16% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,548 | $51,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gateway
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,243 | 163 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 5.9 mi | 22,016 | 2,483 |
| Lehigh Acres, FL | 7.1 mi | 17,171 | 1,406 |
| Villas, FL | 7.7 mi | 4,022 | 774 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University, FL | 7.8 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Tice, FL | 7.9 mi | 452 | 33 |
Nursing homes near Gateway
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagleridge Health And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Myers, FL | 5.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (239) 561-7700 |
| Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center | Lehigh Acres, FL | 5.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 128 | (239) 369-2194 |
| Winkler Court | Fort Myers, FL | 6.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (239) 939-4993 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers, FL | 6.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 75 | (239) 343-1705 |
| Aspire At Evans | Fort Myers, FL | 7.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (239) 277-3977 |
| The Preserve | Fort Myers, FL | 7.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 75 | (239) 574-0078 |
Home health agencies serving Gateway
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Care Services LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp | Fort Myers, FL | 7.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 368-4899 |
| Home Health By Gulf Coast Village | Cape Coral, FL | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (239) 772-7480 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Port Charlotte, FL | 36 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gateway. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Gateway
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,212 monthly median income of Gateway households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Gateway: common questions
What nursing homes are near Gateway?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eagleridge Health And Rehabilitation Center in Fort Myers (5.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center in Lehigh Acres (5.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Winkler Court in Fort Myers (6.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Gateway?
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,212 monthly median income of Gateway households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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Other care in Gateway
Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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