Winkler Court
Nursing Home, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Texas, TX

Winkler Court

Nursing Home, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Texas, TX

Overview of Winkler Court

Winkler Court is a licensed Type B senior care community in Carthage, Texas, serving older adults throughout Panola County and the surrounding East Texas region. The community has been part of the local care landscape for more than 35 years under the Carthage AL, LLC, reflecting long-standing ties to the area and a well-established reputation among local families. With 36 licensed beds, the community offers a smaller-scale environment that emphasizes personal attention and a comfortable residential atmosphere.

The community’s care model is strongly focused on medical and rehabilitative support, offering services that include skilled nursing, post-acute recovery care, restorative therapy programs, palliative care, rehabilitation services, and respite stays. This range of care makes it a practical option for individuals recovering after hospitalization, managing chronic medical conditions, or requiring supportive long-term care.

With an occupancy rate of roughly 94%, substantially higher than the Texas state average, the community indicates stable operations and continued confidence from residents and families. No enforcement actions or federal CMS penalties have been reported within the past three years, further supporting the community’s overall compliance profile.

Four Life Safety Code citations were reported, connected to NFPA 101 building standards and sprinkler system compliance. These findings were tied to corrective actions completed between May and June 2019. The total citation count remains below the Texas average of six, and inspectors identified no Health Code deficiencies in the most recent review, reflecting positively on the quality of day-to-day resident care and operational oversight.

Winkler Court is well-suited for older adults who require skilled nursing support, rehabilitation services, or long-term care within a smaller and community-oriented environment in East Texas. Its decades-long operating history, strong occupancy levels, and clean enforcement record make it a dependable option for families seeking care in the Carthage and Panola County area.

(903) 694-2525
Bed community size
36-bed community Rank #755 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 755th out of 988 homes in Texas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #664 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 664th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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, Rehabilitation Programs, Restorative Programs

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 4 citations 1 inspection

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.

Since 2024 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Life safety citations (33% below)
• Citations per year (33% below)
Latest Inspection January 11, 2024 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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

This 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
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2024. 23 This facility has 33% fewer citations per year than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 3).↓ 33% better

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

This 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.

  • January 11, 2024 inspection cited 4 deficiencies related to fire safety standards, including NFPA 101, NFPA 13 sprinkler requirements, and NFPA 25 inspection and maintenance failures.
  • The facility failed to comply with smoking regulations in the assisted living licensing standards during the most recent inspection.
  • All prior life safety code deficiencies from 2019 were corrected before the January 2024 inspection.

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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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3.79
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5
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Texas

Winkler Court is located in CARTHAGE, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

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 is 1 photo 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, Carthage, TX 75633.

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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