Hospitals in ZIP 35768 (Scottsboro, AL)

Within Scottsboro, AL, ZIP 35768 has 1 Medicare-certified hospitals on record, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.

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Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

ZIP 35768 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 1 CMS-certified hospitals in ZIP 35768; 1 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER (government).

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government
Certified beds (total)Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty0

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTERHospital3.0government—0
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Comparing hospitals in ZIP 35768

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 35768, Scottsboro, AL, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

All hospitals in ZIP 35768

Hospital · Government - Hospital District or Authority Highlands Medical Center Scottsboro, AL 35768 CMS rating 3.0 / 5
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Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many hospitals in ZIP 35768 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 hospitals in ZIP 35768 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
Which hospital in ZIP 35768 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospitals in ZIP 35768, at 3.0 out of 5.
How many hospitals are in ZIP 35768?
The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospitals with a mailing address in ZIP 35768 (Scottsboro, AL).
What is the average CMS rating for hospitals in ZIP 35768?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospitals in ZIP 35768 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How do I choose a hospital in ZIP 35768?
When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice.

Data & methodology

Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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