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WINKLER COURT

3250 WINKLER AVENUE EXTENSION, FORT MYERS, FL 33916
Score: 37 / 100

With a score of 37/100, Winkler Court ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Winkler Court, with 3.35 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Winkler Court, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.35 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.18 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Apr 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 35 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0921 Severity F
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Apr 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 5.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 3.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $178,937

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13