Highlands Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 13.6% | 69 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19% | 118 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.6% | 32 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.6% | 33 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.6% | 281 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Highlands Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Highlands Medical Center has a trust score of 65/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Scottsboro, AL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highlands Medical Center a good hospital?
Highlands Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Scottsboro, AL with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 65/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Highlands Medical Center located?
Highlands Medical Center is located at 380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768. Phone: (256) 259-4444.
What is the star rating for Highlands Medical Center?
Highlands Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Highlands Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Highlands Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Jackson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 010061