dialysis center in Palmetto, GA
Fmc - Palmetto Dialysis Clinic
500 Walnut Way, Palmetto, GA 30268 · (770) 463-1442
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
Fmc - Palmetto Dialysis Clinic at a glance
Fmc - Palmetto Dialysis Clinic is a for-profit dialysis center in Palmetto, Georgia (Fulton County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.5.
It has 17 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
- September 21, 2007
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Fulton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 112783
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
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 | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | Better than 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) | 98% | 93.7% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc - Palmetto Dialysis Clinic's rating?
Fmc - Palmetto Dialysis Clinic has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Georgia dialysis centers is 2.5 stars.
Where is Fmc - Palmetto Dialysis Clinic and how do I contact it?
Fmc - Palmetto Dialysis Clinic is at 500 Walnut Way, Palmetto, GA 30268. Phone: (770) 463-1442.
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.