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Winkler Court

3250 WINKLER AVENUE EXTENSION, FORT MYERS, FL, 33916
(239) 939-4993
120 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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3250 Winkler Avenue Extension
Fort Myers, FL 33916
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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
105882
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lee
Facility name
Winkler Court
Street address
3250 WINKLER AVENUE EXTENSION
City / state / ZIP
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone
(239) 939-4993

Winkler Court is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fort Myers, Florida. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 54 senior care facilities in Fort Myers and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Winkler Court 51 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $178,937 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Florida Institute for Long-term Care
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Florida Institute for Long Term Care Llc
Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2002
Aegir Health Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2009
Boswell, Sally
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Consulting Support Services, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Conzelman, Tina
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Facility Support Company, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2010
Jaffe, Howard
Officer — since 2012
Kane Financial Services, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Katz-hall, Kathy
Officer — since 2012
Mullarkey, James
Officer — since 2012
Richmond, Penny
Officer — since 2012
Select Rehabilitation, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
3 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1995-04-12
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$178,937 total
Last standard inspection
2025-04-24
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$400 per day (≈ $12,160/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
59% Medicaid · 19% Medicare · 22% private/other
Occupancy
94% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
2% below the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-06-14
2026-03-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0582
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-04-05
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-04-05
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (48 citations)
2025-04-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-03
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-06-03
2024-09-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0726
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F-0760
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-02-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0600
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-16
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-16
F-0726
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-03-16
F-0835
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-03-16
F-0908
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-03-16
2022-11-03Health inspection15 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0565
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0732
B · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0881
F · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-12-03
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2022-12-03
2021-04-08Health inspection5 citations
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2021-05-08
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2021-05-08
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-05-08
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-05-08
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-05-08
2025-04-24Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0222
F · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-05-24
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-03
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-06-03
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-28
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-06-03
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-06-03
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-05-24
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-03

Federal penalties

2024-02-16Fine$178,937
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 105882.
What people say on Google.
3.5106 ratings on Google
★★★★Linda David · 2026-04-15 · via Google

“My step-dad has been a patient at Winkler Court for 5 months. The staff there takes good care of him and addresses his issues with patience and compassion. He suffers from dementia, incontinence, and severe immobility. About a month ago, there was an unfortunate incident involving his missing wedding ring. I am convinced that an outside vendor company was responsible, NOT the Winkler Court staff. …”

★Kari B · 2026-02-27 · via Google

“If you love your family member, do not bring them here. My nana’s stay at this facility was one of the most disturbing experiences our family has ever gone through. What was promised by the admissions director at the hospital was not delivered — not even close. The building smelled strongly of urine. It was dirty. Furniture and equipment were broken or run down. It was painfully obvious there were…”

★Matthew Cerone · 2026-04-30 · via Google

“My mother-in-law is currently in hospice care at this facility. It is the epitome of unprofessionalism, neglect, and a dystopian nightmare. The nurses are obnoxiously loud, quite literally yelling when they enter a room. There is an angle grinder running as there is construction underway. There was no soap in the bathroom. The food is inedible. The staffing is often put out if you have simple requ…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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