dialysis center in Gretna, LA
Southern Kidney Specialists - Gretna LLC
959 Behrman Hgwy, Gretna, LA 70056 · (504) 391-1041
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
Southern Kidney Specialists - Gretna LLC at a glance
Southern Kidney Specialists - Gretna LLC is a for-profit dialysis center in Gretna, Louisiana (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 2.9.
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
- Medicare-certified since
- May 18, 2016
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 192727
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | Better than Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 98% | 97.6% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Kidney Specialists - Gretna LLC's rating?
Southern Kidney Specialists - Gretna LLC has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Louisiana dialysis centers is 2.9 stars.
Where is Southern Kidney Specialists - Gretna LLC and how do I contact it?
Southern Kidney Specialists - Gretna LLC is at 959 Behrman Hgwy, Gretna, LA 70056. Phone: (504) 391-1041.
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.