dialysis center in El Cajon, CA
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa East County
570 N. Second Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 · (619) 588-7500
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 Medical Care Balboa East County at a glance
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa East County is a for-profit dialysis center in El Cajon, California (San Diego County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the California average of 3.3.
It has 24 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- February 19, 1996
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- San Diego County
- CMS Certification Number
- 052780
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 24 | 21 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As 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 | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 95.1% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 3.2% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Medical Care Balboa East County's rating?
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa East County has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for California dialysis centers is 3.3 stars.
Where is Fresenius Medical Care Balboa East County and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa East County is at 570 N. Second Street, El Cajon, CA 92021. Phone: (619) 588-7500.
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.