Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, Alabama · Jackson CountyCMS #010061
170 BedsNot-for-ProfitRural
Financial Snapshot
-62.1%
Operating Margin
State median: -10.0%
-62.1%
Total Margin
12
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 9
42.9%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 51.8%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes12.4%
Obesity38.6%
Uninsured13.0%
PCPs per 10K5.1
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 134 | 22.6 mi |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Creekside | 21 | 26 mi |
| Huntsville Hospital | 881 | 29.5 mi |
Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-10-29.