Winkler Court
3250 Winkler Avenue Extension · Fort Myers, FL · 33916 · 2399394993
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $178,937 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected April 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 16, 2024 | Fine | $178,937 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105882 · certified since April 12, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.