The Cottages At Texarkana
Texarkana, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045194) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $28,022
Phone: (870) 773-7515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Cottages At Texarkana has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Cottages At Texarkana reports total nurse staffing of 5.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.8%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $28,022.00 for The Cottages At Texarkana, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Cottages At Texarkana is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, first approved in 1992. The facility is certified for 140 beds, with an average of 114.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which falls below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.12 per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $28,022.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure reports directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects a specific data snapshot from CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 46.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $28,022.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 140 beds with an average daily population of 114.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 15, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 8707737515 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8707737515 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045194?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.