Hospitals in ZIP 35968 (Fort Payne, AL)
There are 1 Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 35968, Fort Payne, AL, in this CMS data release (average rating 2.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Hospitals provide inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic care. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 2.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 35968
Data profile for ZIP 35968
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 35968: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (for-profit).
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
Choosing among hospitals in ZIP 35968
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Families in ZIP 35968, Fort Payne, AL should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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