THE SPRINGS OF TEXARKANA

The Springs of Texarkana holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, and the mix here is worth paying attention to. The Quality Measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, meaning the facility performs much better than average across 15 clinical benchmarks like wound care, fall-related injuries, and infections. That is a meaningful sign that residents tend to experience good health outcomes while living there. Health inspections came in at 3 stars, or average, which means state surveyors found a moderate number of citations during their visits, nothing alarming but not a clean record either. Staffing is the area families should ask about directly, landing at 2 stars, which is below average. That reflects fewer nurse hours per resident compared to most facilities, and in practical terms it can mean longer waits for help and less one-on-one attention. The good news is that the standout quality outcomes score carries a lot of weight in pulling the overall rating up to 4 stars, and that is ultimately what most families care about most. Still, the lower staffing number is worth a conversation when you visit. Ask about nurse-to-resident ratios on different shifts, particularly evenings and weekends, and observe how quickly staff respond to residents during your tour. A facility can deliver strong clinical outcomes even with leaner staffing, but it helps to see that for yourself before making a decision.