nursing home in Scottsboro, AL
Highlands Health and Rehab
380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768 · (256) 218-3708
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Highlands Health and Rehab at a glance
Highlands Health and Rehab is a 50-bed government nursing home in Scottsboro, Alabama (Jackson County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 24, 2022) found 0 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Huntsville Hospital Health System
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015012
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.80 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.13 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.79 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.84 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 5 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,315 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 45 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89% | 83.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.6% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.6% | 12% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.7% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.9% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 17.7% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.7% | 12.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.9% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 80.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 85.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2019 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 12, 2019 |
| June 6, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2019 |
| June 6, 2019 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2019 |
| June 6, 2019 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2019 |
| June 6, 2019 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 11, 2019 |
| June 6, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 11, 2019 |
| May 3, 2018 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 4, 2018 |
| May 3, 2018 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 4, 2018 |
| May 3, 2018 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2018 |
| May 3, 2018 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2018 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 10/01/2021 |
| ANDERSON, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| BENTLEY, PHILIP Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| CARRIER, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| CARTER, CLINTON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| MATTHEWS JR, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| SAMZ, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| ANDERSON, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| CARRIER, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| ANDERSON, JOHN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| CARRIER, JOHN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| SAMZ, JEFFREY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
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- Special Focus candidate
- Abuse citation
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Frequently asked questions
What is Highlands Health and Rehab's rating?
Highlands Health and Rehab has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Highlands Health and Rehab receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Highlands Health and Rehab accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Highlands Health and Rehab?
It is government - county and part of Huntsville Hospital Health System. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Highlands Health and Rehab and how do I contact it?
Highlands Health and Rehab is at 380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768. Phone: (256) 218-3708.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.