dialysis center in Merrillville, IN
Fmc - Merrillville Dialysis Center
550 West 84th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 795-1990
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 - Merrillville Dialysis Center at a glance
Fmc - Merrillville Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Merrillville, Indiana (Lake County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Indiana average of 2.7.
It has 25 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
- August 30, 1996
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Lake County
- CMS Certification Number
- 152541
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 25 | 16 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Indiana 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 | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 96.9% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc - Merrillville Dialysis Center's rating?
Fmc - Merrillville Dialysis Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Indiana dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is Fmc - Merrillville Dialysis Center and how do I contact it?
Fmc - Merrillville Dialysis Center is at 550 West 84th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410. Phone: (219) 795-1990.
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.