dialysis center in Birmingham, AL
Fresenius Kidney Care South Avenue
3201 3rd Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222 · (205) 209-3125
CMS dialysis facility star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fresenius Kidney Care South Avenue at a glance
Fresenius Kidney Care South Avenue is a for-profit dialysis center in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Alabama average of 2.7.
It has 20 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- December 2, 1982
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 012516
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 20 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | Better than Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 98% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Kidney Care South Avenue's rating?
Fresenius Kidney Care South Avenue has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Alabama dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is Fresenius Kidney Care South Avenue and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Kidney Care South Avenue is at 3201 3rd Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222. Phone: (205) 209-3125.
About this data
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