Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 35968 (Fort Payne, AL)
In Fort Payne, AL, ZIP 35968 has 3 Medicare-certified providers on record (1 home health agencies, 1 hospitals, 1 dialysis facilities). Compare ratings, inspections, fines, and staffing below. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.7 out of 5.
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CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA HOMECARE FORT PAYNE | Home Health Agency | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 2.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| RCG FORT PAYNE | Dialysis Facility | 2.0 | other | — | 0 |
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Medicare-certified providers in ZIP 35968
Data profile for ZIP 35968
Using CMS data, we can profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 35968: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at ALABAMA HOMECARE FORT PAYNE (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ALABAMA HOMECARE FORT PAYNE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 1 other |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
What to weigh 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.
Care types in ZIP 35968
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health Agencies | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Hospitals | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Dialysis Facilities | 1 | View ZIP directory |
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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