dialysis center in Gardendale, AL
Fmc Gardendale
592 Fieldstown Road, Suite 102, Gardendale, AL 35071 · (205) 608-3653
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
Fmc Gardendale at a glance
Fmc Gardendale is a for-profit dialysis center in Gardendale, 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 23 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "worse than expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- December 17, 2003
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 012612
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 | 23 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | Worse than Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | Better than Expected | |||
| Blood transfusions | As 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 Fmc Gardendale's rating?
Fmc Gardendale 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 Fmc Gardendale and how do I contact it?
Fmc Gardendale is at 592 Fieldstown Road, Suite 102, Gardendale, AL 35071. Phone: (205) 608-3653.
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.