Highlands Health And Rehab
Scottsboro, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015012) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 218-3708 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highlands Health And Rehab holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Highlands Health And Rehab reports total nurse staffing of 4.80023 hours per resident per day, including 1.12984 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility in the dataset provided.
Highlands Health And Rehab has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Highlands Health And Rehab is a government-owned (Jackson County) skilled nursing facility in Scottsboro, Alabama, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 44.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highlands Health And Rehab holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 5 stars. Nurse staffing totals 4.80023 hours per resident per day, including 1.12984 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program flag is indicated in the data provided.
Highlands Health And Rehab is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highlands Health And Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.80023 hours per resident per day, including 1.12984 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 44.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Jackson County government and is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System chain, which includes 3 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2562183708 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The dataset does not include tour or amenity details; contact the facility at 2562183708 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015012?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.