dialysis center in Athens, GA
Athens Kidney Center
1440 North Chase Street, Athens, GA 30601 · (706) 227-2110
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
Athens Kidney Center at a glance
Athens Kidney Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Athens, Georgia (Clarke 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 18 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 4, 2000
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Clarke County
- CMS Certification Number
- 112674
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 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | 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) | 59% | 93.7% | 96.1% | Worse |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Athens Kidney Center's rating?
Athens Kidney Center 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 Athens Kidney Center and how do I contact it?
Athens Kidney Center is at 1440 North Chase Street, Athens, GA 30601. Phone: (706) 227-2110.
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.