dialysis center in Taylorsville, NC
Fresenius Medical Care of Alexander County
175 Commerce Drive, Taylorsville, NC 28681 · (828) 632-3547
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 Alexander County at a glance
Fresenius Medical Care of Alexander County is a for-profit dialysis center in Taylorsville, North Carolina (Alexander County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the North Carolina average of 3.2.
It has 13 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- March 16, 2012
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- Alexander County
- CMS Certification Number
- 342687
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 13 | 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) | As 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) | 98% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Medical Care of Alexander County's rating?
Fresenius Medical Care of Alexander County has 4 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 Alexander County and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Medical Care of Alexander County is at 175 Commerce Drive, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Phone: (828) 632-3547.
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.