dialysis center in Hickory, NC
Fresenius Medical Care of Hickory
1899 Tate Blvd Ste 1103, Hickory, NC 28602 · (828) 324-9580
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 Hickory at a glance
Fresenius Medical Care of Hickory is a for-profit dialysis center in Hickory, North Carolina (Catawba County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the North Carolina average of 3.2.
It has 34 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
- August 12, 1983
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Catawba County
- CMS Certification Number
- 342516
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 34 | 22 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina 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) | Better than Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Worse |
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★★★★★5Much above averageFmc Hickory Home Program
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★★★★★5Much above averageFresenius Medical Care Lincolnton
1090 S Grove Street Ext, Lincolnton, NC 28092 · 15 mi
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★★★★★4Above averageFresenius Medical Care of Alexander County
175 Commerce Drive, Taylorsville, NC 28681 · 19.4 mi
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★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Medical Care of Hickory's rating?
Fresenius Medical Care of Hickory has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for North Carolina dialysis centers is 3.2 stars.
Where is Fresenius Medical Care of Hickory and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Medical Care of Hickory is at 1899 Tate Blvd Ste 1103, Hickory, NC 28602. Phone: (828) 324-9580.
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.