The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
WINKLER COURT
FORT MYERS, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Winkler Court in Fort Myers has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection score, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2751 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2751.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 3.08
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 19%
Registered nurse turnover: 28%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.3%3.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%4.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%3.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.9%6.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.6%2.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.2%9.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.6%2.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $178,937 in total fines.
- $178,937
Federal fine
Feb 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · 18 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 117 residents on an average day (98% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.