dialysis center in Albany, NY
Fms-Albany Regional Kidney Center
517 Delaware Ave Ste 8, Albany, NY 12209 · (518) 434-6565
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
Fms-Albany Regional Kidney Center at a glance
Fms-Albany Regional Kidney Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Albany, New York (Albany County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.1.
It has 34 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
- May 19, 1997
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Albany County
- CMS Certification Number
- 332569
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 34 | 19 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | New York 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 | Worse than Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 94% | 93% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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★★★★★2Below averageFmc Freedom Center of Westmere
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★★★★★3AverageDci - Dialysis Clinic, INC.
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★★★★★2Below averageDci-East Greenbush
583 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061 · 7.3 mi
Non-profit · Part of Dialysis Clinic, INC.
★★★★★1Much below averageFresenius Kidney Care Latham
30 Century Hill Dr, Latham, NY 12110 · 7.8 mi
For-profit · Part of Fresenius Medical Care
★★★★★1Much below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Fms-Albany Regional Kidney Center's rating?
Fms-Albany Regional Kidney Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for New York dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Fms-Albany Regional Kidney Center and how do I contact it?
Fms-Albany Regional Kidney Center is at 517 Delaware Ave Ste 8, Albany, NY 12209. Phone: (518) 434-6565.
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.