dialysis center in Lowell, MA
Fresenius Medical Care of Lowell
847 Rogers Street Suite 101, Lowell, MA 01852 · (978) 441-5100
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 of Lowell at a glance
Fresenius Medical Care of Lowell is a for-profit dialysis center in Lowell, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.7.
It has 35 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
- April 14, 2014
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 222583
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 35 | 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) | 96% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 1% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Medical Care of Lowell's rating?
Fresenius Medical Care of Lowell has 3 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 of Lowell and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Medical Care of Lowell is at 847 Rogers Street Suite 101, Lowell, MA 01852. Phone: (978) 441-5100.
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.