Winkler Court
Fort Myers, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105882) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $178,937
Phone: (239) 939-4993 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Winkler Court has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Winkler Court reports total nurse staffing of about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.6%.
Winkler Court has 1 federal fine on record totaling $178,937.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Winkler Court is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, certified for 120 beds with an average of 117 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1995 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Winkler Court holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.275 per resident per day, including 0.643 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $178,937.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Winkler Court, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for homes with a documented history of persistent poor performance and subject to more frequent inspections.
Winkler Court is part of the Florida Institute For Long-Term Care chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; verify the most current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Winkler Court has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Winkler Court is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.275 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.643 RN hours, with an 18.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $178,937.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Winkler Court, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Winkler Court is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 117 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Florida Institute For Long-Term Care chain, which includes 17 facilities averaging a 2.2 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Winkler Court has been certified since April 12, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Winkler Court scores 2, 1, 4, and 5 respectively out of 5 in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2399394993 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2399394993 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Winkler Court at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105882?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.