Nursing Homes · Fort Myers, FL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Winkler Court
3250 Winkler Avenue Extension · Fort Myers, FL 33916 · 120 certified beds
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About Winkler Court
Winkler Court is a nursing home in Fort Myers, Florida. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Lee County median for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Florida Institute for Long-Term Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 43 citations, the most recent on May 14, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.33 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Fort Myers. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (43)
Records from April 2021 to May 2026.
May 14, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 14, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2026.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
September 6, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 4, 2024.
September 6, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 4, 2024.
February 16, 2024
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 16, 2024.
February 16, 2024
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 16, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $178,937
February 16, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $178,937 against this nursing home on February 16, 2024.
Staffing
3.33 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.25 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of Florida Institute for Long-Term Care, a chain of 17 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.2 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 3.0 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.
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