dialysis center in Algona, IA
Fmc - Algona
215 W Call St, Algona, IA 50511 · (515) 295-6132
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 - Algona at a glance
Fmc - Algona is a for-profit dialysis center in Algona, Iowa (Kossuth County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.2.
It has 8 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
- August 1, 2016
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Kossuth County
- CMS Certification Number
- 162563
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 8 | 14 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | Better than Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | As Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 98.2% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc - Algona's rating?
Fmc - Algona has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Iowa dialysis centers is 3.2 stars.
Where is Fmc - Algona and how do I contact it?
Fmc - Algona is at 215 W Call St, Algona, IA 50511. Phone: (515) 295-6132.
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.