HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB
380 WOODS COVE ROAD, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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How HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB Compares
HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in Scottsboro, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Alabama average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Scottsboro, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.9% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (86% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (110% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.2% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (66% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.9% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB with other nursing homes in Scottsboro.
What keeps HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.9% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.1% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHAB's rating advantage in Scottsboro?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Scottsboro
Scottsboro sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 10,356 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 43.0 years
- Median household income
- $42,578
- Median home value
- $107,900
Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Scottsboro.
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