dialysis center in Union, NJ
Fmc Hillside
879 Rahway Avenue, Ruth Kliman Dialysis Center, Union, NJ 07083 · (908) 378-6387
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 Hillside at a glance
Fmc Hillside is a for-profit dialysis center in Union, New Jersey (Union County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the New Jersey average of 3.6.
It has 32 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
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- March 31, 1980
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Union County
- CMS Certification Number
- 312506
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 32 | 18 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey 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 | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 97% | 96.8% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 2.4% | 1.7% | Better |
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★★★★★4Above averageDavita Hillside Dialysis
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★★★★★5Much above averageFmc Maplewood
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★★★★★4Above averageFmc Irvington
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★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★1Much below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc Hillside's rating?
Fmc Hillside has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for New Jersey dialysis centers is 3.6 stars.
Where is Fmc Hillside and how do I contact it?
Fmc Hillside is at 879 Rahway Avenue, Ruth Kliman Dialysis Center, Union, NJ 07083. Phone: (908) 378-6387.
About this data
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