dialysis center in Louisville, KY
University Kidney Center Bluegrass, LLC
1935 Bluegrass Ave., Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40215 · (502) 368-5843
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
University Kidney Center Bluegrass, LLC at a glance
University Kidney Center Bluegrass, LLC is a for-profit dialysis center in Louisville, Kentucky (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 2.7.
It has 16 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
- American Renal Associates
- Medicare-certified since
- January 3, 2014
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 182625
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky 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 | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 16 | 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 | As 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) | 88% | 97.2% | 96.1% | Worse |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 1.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University Kidney Center Bluegrass, LLC's rating?
University Kidney Center Bluegrass, LLC has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Kentucky dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is University Kidney Center Bluegrass, LLC and how do I contact it?
University Kidney Center Bluegrass, LLC is at 1935 Bluegrass Ave., Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40215. Phone: (502) 368-5843.
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.