THE COTTAGES AT TEXARKANA

The Cottages at Texarkana is a skilled nursing facility located at 4701 Jefferson Avenue in Texarkana, Arkansas, within Miller County. The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Cottages at Texarkana holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection component carries a rating of 2 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from state and federal inspections conducted over a three-year period. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating staffing levels above what is typically observed among facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as resident mobility, medication use, and other care outcomes reported to CMS. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal health coverage for seniors and individuals with disabilities, as well as those who qualify for the joint federal and state program designed to assist individuals with limited income and resources. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (870) 773-7515 to confirm current bed availability and to discuss specific coverage and payment arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, The Cottages at Texarkana presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. Its overall 3-star rating is consistent with the national average. The 5-star staffing rating is a notable distinction, placing the facility among those with the highest reported staffing levels in the country. The 4-star quality measure rating indicates performance above average on clinical outcome indicators. The 2-star health inspection rating, however, falls below the national average, suggesting that inspection findings during the relevant review period were more concerning than what is observed at a typical facility. Individuals researching care options may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare tool for additional context regarding specific citations and deficiencies.