AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK
5524 COWHORN CREEK, Texarkana, TX 75503
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK Compares
AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK is a 76-bed government-owned nursing facility in Texarkana, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 76 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Texarkana, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.8% — better than the Texas average of 9.6% (81% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (87% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — better than the Texas average of 25.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK with other nursing homes in Texarkana.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.8% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AVIR AT COWHORN CREEK lag behind other Texarkana options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Texarkana
Texarkana sits in Bowie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 15,635 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,796
- Median home value
- $123,200
Demographics for Bowie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Texarkana.
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