Best Nursing Homes in Texarkana, AR

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 nursing homes in Texarkana, AR using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AR
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Texarkana, AR. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Texarkana, AR. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Texarkana, AR. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
Overview of Bailey Creek Health and Rehab

Bailey Creek Health and Rehab provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Texarkana, AR. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care supports a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care may suit someone living with dementia or a family needing temporary support.

The community has 115 beds, with daily staffing of 4 hours and 58 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident and 1 hour and 16 minutes of licensed nurse staffing from RNs and LPNs. These figures represent nursing time allocated to each resident each day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy support rehabilitation without requiring a resident to arrange those services elsewhere. An enclosed courtyard with a gazebo, a concrete walking path, and specialized outdoor therapy equipment provide space for therapy and recreation, while a salon offers on-site grooming. Dining is led by a certified dietary manager and cooks who accommodate food allergies and preferences.

A Walk Score of 65 / 100, rated somewhat walkable, means some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still complete certain errands independently. Sarah Gaither administers Bailey Creek Health and Rehab, which is operated by TXKNC, Inc.

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Overview of The Springs of Texarkana

With the goal to craft a second home for senior residents, The Springs of Texarkana is an exceptional community in the heart of Texarkana, Arkansas. This community has diligently cultivated a community rooted in the values of care, respect, and positivity, serving as an ideal senior haven. Their unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care and respect to each resident fosters an environment where everyone truly feels at home.
The Springs of Texarkana stands ready to provide compassionate and dedicated support. Their commitment is to uphold the health and happiness of their residents, ensuring they embrace the full spectrum of life’s adventures. This assisted living community boasts a top-notch staff, nurses, specialized programs, and outstanding amenities. Their team is unwavering in their dedication to resident-centered care and continuous quality improvement goals. Their rehabilitation services include daily sessions conducted by skilled therapists, ongoing physician oversight, flexible scheduling with same-day evaluation options, practical training in independent living skills within a home-like setting, careful coordination of care with referring physicians, and comprehensive planning to ensure a smooth transition back to home life.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Texarkana, AR

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arkansas?

Assisted living in Arkansas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Arkansas Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Arkansas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 2 nursing homes in Texarkana, AR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Texarkana, AR?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Texarkana, AR, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Texarkana, AR?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.