dialysis center in Gadsden, AL
Fkc Gadsden
800 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903 · (256) 456-1242
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
Fkc Gadsden at a glance
Fkc Gadsden is a for-profit dialysis center in Gadsden, Alabama (Etowah County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 2.7.
It has 22 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
- November 18, 2011
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Etowah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 012648
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 22 | 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 | As 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) | 99% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | Worse |
Other dialysis centers near Fkc Gadsden
Davita Gadsden Dialysis
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★★★★★2Below averageRai Jacksonville
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★★★★★2Below averageFkc Attalla
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★★★★★2Below averageDavita Rainbow City Dialysis
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★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★2Below average
- ★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Gadsden's rating?
Fkc Gadsden has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Alabama dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is Fkc Gadsden and how do I contact it?
Fkc Gadsden is at 800 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903. Phone: (256) 456-1242.
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.