CCN 045194

The Cottages at Texarkana

4701 JEFFERSON AVENUE, Texarkana, AR 71854 · Miller County

Phone: (870) 773-7515
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds: 140
Residents per day: 114.8
Health citations: 20
Penalties: 1
Fines: 1 · $28,022
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 5 · short-stay 4.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 3.43; 2.67; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 1.09; 0.95; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.61; 0.41; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 5.12; 4.02; 3.86
Weekend total: 4.53; 3.45; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.33; 0.28; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 6.48. Adjusted RN hours: 0.77. Case-mix total: 3.03. Case-mix index: 1.107.

Total nursing staff turnover: 46.8%. RN turnover: 31.3%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 1 fine totaling $28,022, and 0 payment denials.

Date	Type	Amount or days
March 28, 2025	Fine	$28,022

Cycle 1 standard survey: March 28, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 5. Cycle 1 total health score: 44.

Cycle 2 standard survey: March 28, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 8. Total weighted health survey score: 45.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 20 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 1 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

March 28, 2025

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 11, 2025
F803	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 11, 2025
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 11, 2025
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 11, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 11, 2025

January 23, 2025

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 21, 2025
F726	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 21, 2025
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 21, 2025

March 28, 2024

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 25, 2024
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 25, 2024
F693	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 25, 2024
F806	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 25, 2024
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 25, 2024

February 16, 2023

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F655	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F805	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Chain name in the file: Southern Administrative Services (35 facilities). Chain average overall rating: 3.9.
Legal business name: Texarkana SNF Operations, LLC.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: May 15, 1992.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for The Cottages at Texarkana?

The Cottages at Texarkana has an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 5, and the quality measure rating is 4.

How many health citations does CMS list for The Cottages at Texarkana?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 20 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 1 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for The Cottages at Texarkana?

CMS reports 5.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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February 16, 2023

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F655	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F805	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 17, 2023