dialysis center in Presque Isle, ME
Northern Light Dialysis
23 North Street, Suite 5, Presque Isle, ME 04769 · (207) 768-5863
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
Northern Light Dialysis at a glance
Northern Light Dialysis is a non-profit dialysis center in Presque Isle, Maine (Aroostook County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Maine average of 3.5.
It has 16 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
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- June 18, 1997
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Aroostook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 203501
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 16 | 15 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Maine 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 | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 94% | 96.9% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Better |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Light Dialysis's rating?
Northern Light Dialysis has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Maine dialysis centers is 3.5 stars.
Where is Northern Light Dialysis and how do I contact it?
Northern Light Dialysis is at 23 North Street, Suite 5, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Phone: (207) 768-5863.
About this data
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