Nursing home / skilled nursing
Winkler Court
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Fort Myers, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3250 WINKLER AVENUE EXTENSION |
| City | Fort Myers |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 33916 |
| County | Lee |
| Phone | 239-939-4993 |
| Website | https://winklercourt.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105882 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | April 12, 1995 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Winkler Court is in 3250 WINKLER AVENUE EXTENSION, Fort Myers, FL 33916. Phone: 239-939-4993. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 4, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 210.000; 1 federal fines totaling $178937.00; total nursing staff turnover 18.5%.
More about this provider
| The official site presents Winkler Court as a skilled nursing facility in Fort Myers, FL providing post acute care focused on comfort, compassion, and healing, with 24/7 skilled nursing, complex wound care, rehabilitation and therapy in an expansive rehab gym, long-term care, spacious courtyards and common areas, and a CMS Five-Star Quality Measures rating. | |
| Services and programs | 24/7 Skilled Nursing; Complex Wound Care (in-house wound care); Rehabilitation & Therapy (interdisciplinary rehab and therapy services; on-site physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy; one of the only post acute centers in the area to have a full-time speech therapist on staff); Long-Term Care; 24-hour skilled nursing, complex wound and tube management, diabetes management, restorative nursing, pain management (FAQ page); expansive rehab gym; daily activities program. |
| Who it serves | Post acute patients recovering after a surgery, illness, or injury, with individualized plans of care to return to highest level of function and independence; residents who have life-limiting illnesses (long-term care); high-acuity patients. |
| Payment types it states | Homepage: 'We are proud to accept private pay, all PPOs, Medicare, and a wide range of HMOs.' FAQ Insurance & Billing section discusses Medicare coverage (residents must have a Medicare card that reads 'Hospital Insurance'; Medicare pays 100% for days 1-20, daily co-insurance co-pay for days 21-100, no coverage over 100 days) and states the Admissions Coordinator reviews Medicare, Medicaid, and various insurances on admission. |
| Accreditation | Site states: 'Proud Recipient of the 5-Star Quality Measures Medicare Rating' - recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) as a Five-Star Quality Measures Rated facility. |
| Visiting and contact details | Mailing address shown on FAQ page: Winkler Court, 3250 Winkler Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916. Phone: (239) 939-4993. Amenities/policies from FAQ: all rooms feature free cable television and a telephone hookup; WiFi Internet is provided for residents and their guests; meals prepared by on-site food service personnel with menus developed according to prescribed medical diets; mail delivered to residents daily except weekends and holidays; non-smoking facility with designated outdoor smoking areas; ample parking with wheelchair access; friends and family welcome at special events and activities. |
| Website | https://winklercourt.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.65 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.33 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 108 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 210.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 516 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 108 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 516 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-04-24 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 17 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 22 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 13 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 7 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.30604 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 40.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.92611 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 18.5 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.62994 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.27851 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.05247 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.56345 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.13412 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 178937.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 223 |
| Chain Name | FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE |
| Legal Business Name | FI-WINKLER COURT, LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.2 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 3.0 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 17 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 2.2 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 1.9 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 117.3 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Lee County
- Ambassador Healthcare At College Park — Fort Myers
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- Cedarbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center — Fort Myers
Common questions about Winkler Court
Where is Winkler Court located?
Winkler Court is at 3250 WINKLER AVENUE EXTENSION, Fort Myers, Florida 33916.
What care and services does Winkler Court offer?
Winkler Court offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Winkler Court Medicare-certified?
Yes. Winkler Court is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Winkler Court's quality rating?
CMS gives Winkler Court an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Winkler Court?
Call Winkler Court at 239-939-4993.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.