Nursing homes › Arkansas › The Cottages at Texarkana
4701 Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, AR 71854 · 8707737515 · 140 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Southern Administrative Services, a group operating 35 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.9/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $276,162 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.12 (Arkansas median: 3.92). RN hours: 0.61. Weekend total: 4.53. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
All-time on record: 20 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-28 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-03-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-28 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-28 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2023-02-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-16 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-16 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-16 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-17 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 | Fine | $28,022 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4P2T1 OPS HOLDING LP | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/30/2019 |
| ALEXARK1 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2022 |
| JEJ ASSETS LP | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2022 |
| JEJ MANAGEMENT, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2022 |
| PONTHIE, SHARLOT | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2022 |
| FERGUSON, CLAY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/30/2019 |
| MILAM, SHEILA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/03/2020 |
| PONTHIE, SHARLOT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 045194. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.