dialysis center in Waltham, MA
The Dialysis Center at Waltham
135 Beaver Street, Suite 111, Waltham, MA 02452 · (781) 642-0331
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
The Dialysis Center at Waltham at a glance
The Dialysis Center at Waltham is a for-profit dialysis center in Waltham, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.7.
It has 14 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
- Chain / affiliated entity
- American Renal Associates
- Medicare-certified since
- February 28, 2006
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 222568
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 14 | 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) | 98% | 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 The Dialysis Center at Waltham's rating?
The Dialysis Center at Waltham has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Massachusetts dialysis centers is 3.7 stars.
Where is The Dialysis Center at Waltham and how do I contact it?
The Dialysis Center at Waltham is at 135 Beaver Street, Suite 111, Waltham, MA 02452. Phone: (781) 642-0331.
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.