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The Cottages At Texarkana
4701 Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, AR 71854
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Cottages At Texarkana, in Texarkana, Arkansas, is certified for 140 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Southern Administrative Services chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the Arkansas median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 8, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), above the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 46.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Miller Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 19 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.3 | 14.3 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.8% | 50.0% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,022 | $14,665 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arkansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Mar 2025, 28 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×7 E ×11 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0726 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | Fine | $28,022 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.8%, RNs 31.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arkansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.2% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.0% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.6% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Texarkana Snf Operations, Llc. Chain: Southern Administrative Services (35 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/30/2019 |
| Alexark1 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2022 |
| Jej Assets LP | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2022 |
| Jej Management, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2022 |
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| Jej Assets LP | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| Jej Assets LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Miller County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springs of Texarkana | Texarkana | 173 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 7.5 | $15K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Bailey Creek Health and Rehab | Texarkana | 74 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 25.7 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Miller County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Cottages At Texarkana been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has The Cottages At Texarkana been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Cottages At Texarkana compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Cottages At Texarkana?
It is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP, Alexark1 LLC and Jej Assets LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Cottages At Texarkana last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.