Texarkana, AR

The Cottages At Texarkana

4-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $28,022 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4701 Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, AR

(870) 773-7515

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

113

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Southern Administrative Services

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-05-15

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.68

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.07

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.55

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.60

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

27%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

45%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
2.0
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.2
0.5 pts better
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.3%
94.9%
4.6 pts worse
93.4%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.1%
3.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.4%
3.9%
3.5 pts worse
3.3%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
1.4%
1 pts better
11.4%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.2%
4.9%
0.7 pts better
5.4%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.3%
21.8%
7.5 pts better
19.6%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
12.5%
10.3 pts better
16.7%
14.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.7%
11.4%
5.7 pts better
16.3%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.0%
10.4%
6.4 pts better
14.9%
10.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.7%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
1.1%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 6.4%
14.6%
8.2 pts better
19.8%
13.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.4%
4.6%
1.8 pts worse
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.7%
81.8%
5.9 pts better
81.7%
6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.8%
13.8%
1 pts worse
12.0%
2.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
1.4%
0.7 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.2%
77.9%
9.3 pts better
79.7%
7.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.5%
25.2%
1.7 pts better
23.9%
0.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-28 · Fire 2025-03-28

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-28 · Fire 2024-03-28

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-16 · Fire 2023-02-16

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-04-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-04-25

C · Minimal harm 2024-03-28

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-03-17

B · Minimal harm 2023-02-16

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-03-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-03-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-23

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-03-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-03-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-03-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-03-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-03-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2023-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-16

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-03-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$28,022 2025-03-28

Fine

Fine · fine $28,022

Fine

Ownership

4p2t1 Ops Holding LP

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 34 facilities 2019-06-30
Ponthie, John

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

40% 35 facilities 2019-06-30
4p2t1 Ops Holding LP

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 34 facilities 2019-06-30
Alexark1 LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 32 facilities 2022-01-01
Ferguson, Clay

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2019-06-30
Jej Assets LP

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 34 facilities 2022-01-01
Jej Assets LP

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 34 facilities 2019-06-30
Jej Management, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 30 facilities 2022-01-01
Milam, Sheila

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-09-03
Ponthie, Sharlot

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2022-01-01
Ponthie, Sharlot

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2022-01-01

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