Hospitals in ZIP 35968 (Fort Payne, AL)
There are 1 Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 35968, Fort Payne, AL, within this CMS data release (average rating 2.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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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.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 2.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 35968
Data profile for ZIP 35968
Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 35968: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (for-profit).
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
Choosing among hospitals in ZIP 35968
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 35968, Fort Payne, AL, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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Data sources
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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