Villa Palms Assisted Living

6722 Winkler Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919 View map

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Villa Palms Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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Villa Palms Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Villa Palms Assisted Living

Villa Palms Assisted Living Facility is a timeless haven in the vibrant Fort Myers, Florida, offering affordable assisted living services. Beyond its classic charm, this family-owned and operated home prioritizes a relaxing environment and home-cooked meals for its residents. The facility is known for its competent team that excels in communication with families, providing personalized activities to keep residents engaged, and offering flexible dining options in an open dining setting.

With an emphasis on resident well-being, Villa Palms ensures a secure living space with features like an emergency call or response system in each room, smoke and heat detectors, and furnished or unfurnished rooms. They go the extra mile by providing assistance with medications, daily housekeeping, and laundry services. The facility is not only a home-like environment but also extends its services to respite care and hospice care, specializing in these areas. For seniors seeking a welcoming and supportive community, Villa Palms Assisted Living Facility stands out as an ideal choice for assisted senior living services.

(239) 433-5553

19-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 30 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 31, 2025

ExpirationOctober 30, 2027

CountyLee

License Number7353

Villa Palms Assisted Living is legally operated by Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC, and administrated by Yanlienys Pozo Pacheco.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

19 units

Total beds

19 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

English Spanish

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 60 citations 34 inspections 5 fines $4.7K fined

Inspection Score

9 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$4.7k
vs $11.6k
↓ 60% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection October 6, 2025 Standard

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	60	33	This facility has 82% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 82% worse Rank #791 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 791st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	4.3	2.4	This facility has 79% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.3 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 79% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.8	1.3	This facility has 38% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse Rank #812 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 812th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	34	26	This facility has 31% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 31% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	26	16	This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	76%	62%	This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 14% worse Rank #794 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 794th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent October 6, 2025 inspection found five Class 3 deficiencies related to staffing, training, and background screening.
The February 8, 2023 inspection cited 17 Class 3 deficiencies covering admissions, resident care, medication assistance, staffing, training, records, risk management, and emergency control.
The facility’s record shows recurring deficiencies in staffing, training, medication assistance, and background screening across multiple inspections from 2012 through 2025.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Suite

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

7.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Villa Palms Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.35 miles to nearest hospital (Florida Neurology Group)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What languages are spoken at Villa Palms Assisted Living?

The team at Villa Palms Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Villa Palms Assisted Living?

The legal owner and operator of Villa Palms Assisted Living is Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC.

Is Villa Palms Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Villa Palms Assisted Living has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Villa Palms Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Palms Assisted Living's license number is 7353.

When does Villa Palms Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Palms Assisted Living's license expires on October 30, 2027.

What payment types does Villa Palms Assisted Living accept?

Villa Palms Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and VA.

Does Villa Palms Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Villa Palms Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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