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GateWay at River City

518 W Romeo B Garrett Ave

4(79 ratings)· Peoria average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Payment model
Rent-based, pay monthly with no buy-in fee
Population served
Includes younger adults with physical disabilities
On-site medical
Nurses on duty 24/7 for medication assistance
Physician access
Primary care doctor visits weekly on-site

What Families Think

GateWay at River City is an assisted living community in Peoria that primarily serves adults, including many younger residents with physical disabilities, alongside seniors. Reviewers consistently praise the friendliness of staff and the activities program, but a significant number of reports raise serious concerns about administrative turnover, inconsistent food quality, slow emergency response, and theft.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as friendly and caring
  • Robust, varied activities program praised by name (Kelsey, Tammie)
  • On-site physical therapy and weekly doctor visits mentioned
  • Public transportation available right outside the building
  • Supports independent living for residents with physical disabilities
  • Building and apartments described as clean by many reviewers

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of slow response to fall alerts and emergencies
  • Frequent management/administrator turnover cited by several reviewers
  • Food quality and special diet accommodation repeatedly criticized
  • Multiple reports of theft (laundry, medications, jewelry)
  • Several mentions of bed bugs during inspections

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

GateWay at River City is a senior living community in Peoria, Illinois offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Transportation Services. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 79 reviews.

About GateWay at River City

GateWay at River City is a assisted living community in Peoria, Illinois.

Families rate GateWay at River City 4 out of 5 based on 77 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at GateWay at River City

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of GateWay at River City

4overall · 79 ratings combined

4★ on Google (79)

marve979

Aug 2026

via Google

I moved in Gateway At Rivercity Summer 2025.<br>There are activities regularly keeping us active and happy. Summer 2026 has been Fantastic, my life has improved and Gateway keeps up with consistent quality living conditions, I like an immaculate apartment and they do everything to support my actions to keep it that way, I have regular need for health care and daily living support which is accommodated fully and follows a good protocol of redundance, I rarely have need to call for help but when I have (using the call button) it was met with prompt attention. I have days life gets overwhelming and I need to just crash, My apartment rescues me everytime and stays ready for my needs.<br><br>This place as all places are not perfect, a design flaw is apparent for as it is built in the floor plan...during winter on unusually colder days in/out traffic (cigarette smokers) stays consistent enough the first floor gets chilly. Also the patio door connected to the dining hall directly across from the front door sometimes drafts when they are both opened simultaneously causing a pretty chilly dining experience on the coldest days. (We can bring our own containers and take our food "to go", dining in our own rooms) The patio door sometimes gets used during the worst blizzardly days as a few destitute residents who want to smoke cigarettes while dining in between bites using the patio entrance/exit (Ive seen a person's fresh steaming hot meal get blasted with fresh blowing snow)🥶...uhhg... whattya do🤷<br><br>...Still though Freakin Fantastic place Five stars of excellence 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 just bring good warm clothes for to grab a meal to go on those wintery days that are best to stay in and hibernate.🧦🧥✌️😁

Christine Fredrick

Aug 2026

via Google

It is a very nice place to live. The people that live there are so nice and welcoming; the staff are the same way and they are very helpful; there is always plenty of things to do that they offer as well; would be nice to have things to do for the people who are out and up past 6pm. The food is delicious and there is a decent variety with alternatives. Would be nice if we could get more than 2 drinks so that we could fill a cup to have something to drink till next meal. Only other thing is that the amount they get to live on is not enough to live on. Especially when they get money from state for each person as well. Other than that; not much that I can say needs work! It is a very wonderful place to live if you are needing assisted living and are under 64!

Christine Fredrick

Aug 2026

via Google

Been here for 3 month and it has been wonderful. People are so friendly and make you feel part of a family. The staff is amazing and so helpful! i am so glad that I decided to move here. I have never been happier!

Terri Roark

Jul 2026

via Google

I will have lived at Gateway At River City 10 years, on December 19th. I have cleared past reviews, and am putting a new fresh, honest one.<br>As a person who has seen and experienced all of the many growth, and growing pains Gateway has gone through. I can honestly say, we are at the best we have ever been. It is because of some absolutely amazing past staff and their values. And the staff that we have now. They care about us, and our needs. Not only that, we have a couple of family members that are a part of the whole community.<br>The drama that we once had, is no longer an issue.<br>There isn’t anywhere that 105 people are going to be in the same mood, at the same time. We are as close to peaceful as possible.<br>We laugh with each other. We have shared many tears together.<br>We truly are family!!

Katie

Jun 2026

via Google

This place is wonderful! My family and I trust the nursing and admin staff and we know they take care of our guy! Also great stuff to do!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does GateWay at River City offer?

GateWay at River City offers Assisted Living.

Where is GateWay at River City located?

GateWay at River City is located at 518 W Romeo B Garrett Ave in Peoria, Illinois.

What do families say about GateWay at River City?

GateWay at River City is an assisted living community in Peoria that primarily serves adults, including many younger residents with physical disabilities, alongside seniors. Reviewers consistently praise the friendliness of staff and the activities program, but a significant number of reports raise serious concerns about administrative turnover, inconsistent food quality, slow emergency response, and theft.

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