dialysis center in Portage, IN
Fmc - Portage Dialysis Center
5950 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368 · (219) 762-5731
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 - Portage Dialysis Center at a glance
Fmc - Portage Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Portage, Indiana (Porter County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Indiana average of 2.7.
It has 17 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
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 2000
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Porter County
- CMS Certification Number
- 152565
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 17 | 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 | As 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) | 97% | 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 - Portage Dialysis Center's rating?
Fmc - Portage Dialysis Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Indiana dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is Fmc - Portage Dialysis Center and how do I contact it?
Fmc - Portage Dialysis Center is at 5950 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368. Phone: (219) 762-5731.
About this data
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