dialysis center in Waycross, GA
Fresenius Kidney Care Waycross
220 Uvalda St, Waycross, GA 31501 · (912) 285-2487
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 Waycross at a glance
Fresenius Kidney Care Waycross is a for-profit dialysis center in Waycross, Georgia (Ware County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 2.5.
It has 14 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "worse than 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
- September 5, 1979
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- Ware County
- CMS Certification Number
- 112518
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 14 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | Worse than 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 | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 93.7% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Kidney Care Waycross's rating?
Fresenius Kidney Care Waycross has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Georgia dialysis centers is 2.5 stars.
Where is Fresenius Kidney Care Waycross and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Kidney Care Waycross is at 220 Uvalda St, Waycross, GA 31501. Phone: (912) 285-2487.
About this data
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