dialysis center in Albany, NY
Fmc Freedom Center of Westmere
178 Washington Ave Extension, Suite 3, Albany, NY 12203 · (518) 407-0505
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 Freedom Center of Westmere at a glance
Fmc Freedom Center of Westmere is a for-profit dialysis center in Albany, New York (Albany County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the New York average of 3.1.
It has 17 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
- March 7, 2016
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Albany County
- CMS Certification Number
- 332736
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 17 | 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 | Better than Expected | |||
| Blood transfusions | As 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) | 99% | 93% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc Freedom Center of Westmere's rating?
Fmc Freedom Center of Westmere has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for New York dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Fmc Freedom Center of Westmere and how do I contact it?
Fmc Freedom Center of Westmere is at 178 Washington Ave Extension, Suite 3, Albany, NY 12203. Phone: (518) 407-0505.
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.