dialysis center in Blairsville, GA
Union County Dialysis
72 Appalachian Avenue, Blairsville, GA 30512 · (706) 835-1925
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
Union County Dialysis at a glance
Union County Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis center in Blairsville, Georgia (Union County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Georgia average of 2.5.
It has 17 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
- Medicare-certified since
- April 24, 2000
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- Union County
- CMS Certification Number
- 112680
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 17 | 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 | Better than 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) | 96% | 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 Union County Dialysis's rating?
Union County Dialysis has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Georgia dialysis centers is 2.5 stars.
Where is Union County Dialysis and how do I contact it?
Union County Dialysis is at 72 Appalachian Avenue, Blairsville, GA 30512. Phone: (706) 835-1925.
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.