Winkler Court
Nursing Home · Texas, TX

Overview of Winkler Court

Winkler Court has been serving Lee County for over 35 years. The facility provides post-acute services, rehabilitative services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. It offers a warm and home-like environment with a focus on individualized care.
(903) 694-2525
Bed community size
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
StatusLicensed
CountyPanola

Ownership & Operating Entity

Winkler Court is legally operated by Carthage Al, Llc.

Owner NameCarthage Al, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPost Acute Services, Skilled Nursing Services, Rehabilitation Programs, Restorative Programs, Palliative Care

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Inspection History

In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TX average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Life safety citations (33% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 46 This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 46 This facility has 33% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas nursing home (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

MetricThis FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 11 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Winkler Court underwent a comprehensive inspection on January 11, 2024, resulting in four state standard violations. All of these deficiencies were categorized under Life Safety Code, with no Health Code violations listed. The facility was cited for failing to comply with Chapter 19 of NFPA 101 and related sprinkler system requirements, which were corrected between May 13, 2019, and June 15, 2019. These issues were also present in the facility's previous inspection history from May 13, 2019. No enforcement actions were found to have been taken against Winkler Court as a result of these inspections.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Texas

Winkler Court is located in CARTHAGE, Texas.
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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Frequently Asked Questions about Winkler Court

Who is the owner of Winkler Court?

The legal owner and operator of Winkler Court is Carthage Al, Llc.

Is Winkler Court in a walkable area?

Winkler Court has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How many beds does Winkler Court have?

Winkler Court has 36 beds.

Has Winkler Court had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Winkler Court has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Winkler Court?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Winkler Court in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Winkler Court?

Winkler Court is located at 513 N ADAMS STREET.

What is the phone number of Winkler Court?

(903) 694-2525 will put you in contact with the team at Winkler Court.

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