dialysis center in Methuen, MA
Fresenius Medical Care Merrimack Valley
100 Milk Street, Methuen, MA 01844 · (978) 686-9900
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
Fresenius Medical Care Merrimack Valley at a glance
Fresenius Medical Care Merrimack Valley is a for-profit dialysis center in Methuen, Massachusetts (Essex 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 19 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, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 2013
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Essex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 222582
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 | 19 | 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 | Better than 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) | 97% | 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 Fresenius Medical Care Merrimack Valley's rating?
Fresenius Medical Care Merrimack Valley 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 Fresenius Medical Care Merrimack Valley and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Medical Care Merrimack Valley is at 100 Milk Street, Methuen, MA 01844. Phone: (978) 686-9900.
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.