Nursing homeActive
The Cottages At Texarkana
4701 Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, AR 718548707737515140 certified beds · 115 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
20
● 0● 19● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$28,022
1 fine
Last survey
2025-03-28
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Arkansas Office of Long Term Care · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-28 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-02-16 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Arkansas Office of Long Term Care publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 045194-20250328-F684
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 045194-20250328-F641
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 045194-20250328-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 045194-20250328-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 045194-20250328-F880
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 045194-20250123-F684
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 045194-20250123-F726
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 045194-20250123-F761
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 045194-20240328-F689
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 045194-20240328-F693
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 045194-20240328-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 045194-20240328-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 045194-20240328-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-17Record 045194-20230216-F641
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-17Record 045194-20230216-F655
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-17Record 045194-20230216-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-17Record 045194-20230216-F695
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-17Record 045194-20230216-F804
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-17Record 045194-20230216-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-17Record 045194-20230216-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 | Civil money penalty | $28,022 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.61
Facility
Arkansas
National
Arkansas 0.41 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.12
Facility
Arkansas
National
Arkansas 4.03 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.53
Facility
Arkansas
National
Arkansas 3.46 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover47%
Facility
Arkansas
National
Arkansas 50% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover31%
Facility
Arkansas
National
Arkansas 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Arkansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.6% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 3.6% | 10.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 4.2% | 9.5% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 16.5% | 21.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Alexark1 LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Jej Assets LP Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Jej Management, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Ponthie, Sharlot Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Ferguson, Clay Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Milam, Sheila Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ponthie, Sharlot Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP Organization | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ferguson, Clay Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jej Assets LP Organization | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jej Assets LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Milam, Sheila Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ponthie, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ponthie, Sharlot Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Southern Administrative Services — 35 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Arkansas.
No county cost figures on file for Miller.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Creek Health And Rehab Texarkana | 0.3 mi | 2026-04-09 | 0190 |
| Heritage Plaza Nursing Center Texarkana | 1.0 mi | 2026-06-02 | 0373 |
| Avir at Texarkana Texarkana | 1.2 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0263 |
| The Villa At Texarkana Texarkana | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-30 | 0281 |
| Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Cente Texarkana | 1.9 mi | 2026-06-25 | 1827 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |