dialysis center in Louisville, KY
American Kidney Center
721 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202 · (502) 584-3338
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
American Kidney Center at a glance
American Kidney Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Louisville, Kentucky (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 2.7.
It has 3 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 10, 2011
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 182612
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 3 | 15 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky 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 | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 93% | 97.2% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.2% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is American Kidney Center's rating?
American Kidney Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Kentucky dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is American Kidney Center and how do I contact it?
American Kidney Center is at 721 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Phone: (502) 584-3338.
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.