dialysis center in Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Dialysis
195 Worcester Street, Lower Level, Wellesley, MA 02481 · (781) 431-1414
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
Wellesley Dialysis at a glance
Wellesley Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis center in Wellesley, Massachusetts (Norfolk 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 18 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
- October 31, 2011
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Norfolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 222534
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 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts 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 | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wellesley Dialysis's rating?
Wellesley Dialysis 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 Wellesley Dialysis and how do I contact it?
Wellesley Dialysis is at 195 Worcester Street, Lower Level, Wellesley, MA 02481. Phone: (781) 431-1414.
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.