The Cottages at Texarkana
4701 Jefferson Avenue · Texarkana, AR · 71854 · 8707737515
140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Southern Administrative Services
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $28,022 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via 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 February 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via 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 February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 28, 2025 | Fine | $28,022 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045194 · certified since May 15, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.