Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat are the basic facts about Winkler Court?
Winkler Court is a nursing home with 120 licensed beds at 3250 Winkler Avenue Extension, Fort Myers 33916, holding Florida AHCA license #16300961; CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 16300961 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| Original license date | July 1, 2003 |
| License expiration | September 28, 2027 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105882 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds / average daily census | 120 / 117.3 |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE |
| Located in a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Winkler Court?
On Care Compare, Winkler Court holds 2 of 5 overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS domain | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay residents' quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality | 4 of 5 |
Payroll data shows 3.33 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, lower than the Lee County median of 3.91; registered nurses account for 0.65 hours, lower than the Lee County median of 0.86; and nursing staff turnover runs 18.5%, lower than the Lee County median of 40.1%.
What did the most recent inspection find at Winkler Court?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for Winkler Court, dated April 24, 2025, recorded 17 health deficiencies (the Lee County median is 7), and CMS shows 1 federal fine worth $178,937 in the last three years.
The two inspection cycles before that recorded 22 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. AHCA surveyors carry out these federal inspections in Florida.
Does Winkler Court have Florida sanctions on its record?
Yes: AHCA lists 23 state sanctions on the license totaling $59,050, most recently initiated June 12, 2025.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| April 6, 2024 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| April 6, 2024 | Six month survey cycle | Survey | — |
| April 6, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $30,000 |
| October 8, 2020 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| October 8, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| August 21, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| December 5, 2019 | Fine | Survey | $1,500 |
What other nursing homes are close to Winkler Court?
Aviata at Evans is the nearest other licensed nursing home, about 1.3 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata at Evans 3735 Evans Ave, 33901 | 1.3 | 1 of 5 | 120 | 16 |
| Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2310 N Airport Road, 33907 | 1.9 | 2 of 5 | 180 | 6 |
| Cedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center 1600 Matthew Drive, 33907 | 2.8 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 10 |
| Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 7173 Cypress Dr, 33907 | 3.4 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 10 |
Which Lee County hospital is closest to Winkler Court?
Measured in a straight line, Lee Memorial Hospital is closest (about 3.0 miles), followed by Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health (about 4.9 miles).
Rehab referrals tend to follow these short distances, but a Medicare patient may choose any certified nursing home with a bed open.
State record: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder profile
