The Cottages at Texarkana
4701 Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, AR 71854
The Cottages at Texarkana is a nursing home in Texarkana, Arkansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (870) 773-7515
- Last standard health inspection
- July 23, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day, on average
- 116.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Texarkana SNF Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Southern Administrative Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arkansas average (15 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2026.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on July 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on March 28, 2025.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 28, 2025 from $43,110 to $28,022.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on March 26, 2025.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 28, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
12 of 222 Arkansas homes (5%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on March 28, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
Fine
March 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $28,022 on March 28, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was THE COTTAGES OF TEXARKANA.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 23, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was BENTLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- 4P2T1 OPS HOLDING LP5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 06/30/2019
- ALEXARK1 LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2022
- JEJ ASSETS LP5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2022
- JEJ MANAGEMENT, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2022
- PONTHIE, SHARLOT5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2022
- FERGUSON, CLAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/30/2019
- MILAM, SHEILAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/03/2020
- PONTHIE, SHARLOTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
Questions
When was The Cottages at Texarkana last inspected?
CMS lists July 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Cottages at Texarkana have?
CMS lists 15 health citations since March 28, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Cottages at Texarkana been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $28,022 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of The Cottages at Texarkana?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is The Cottages at Texarkana a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.