Winkler Court in Fort Myers has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a very low health inspection rating of 1 star but higher staffing and quality ratings of 4 and 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.25 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2452.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.64
Licensed practical nurses
0.57
Nurse aides
2.03
Weekend nursing
3.09
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 20%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.7%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.3%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
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 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
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 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.
Federal fine
Feb 16, 2024
$178,937
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · 18 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
116.4 residents on an average day (97% 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.