dialysis center in Boston, MA
Fmc - the Kidney Center
888 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 739-3000
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 - the Kidney Center at a glance
Fmc - the Kidney Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Boston, Massachusetts (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 3.7.
It has 21 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "better than expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- August 5, 1977
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 222500
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 21 | 18 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | Better than 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 | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 95% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc - the Kidney Center's rating?
Fmc - the Kidney Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Massachusetts dialysis centers is 3.7 stars.
Where is Fmc - the Kidney Center and how do I contact it?
Fmc - the Kidney Center is at 888 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Phone: (617) 739-3000.
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.