dialysis center in Wilkes Barre, PA
Fkc Wilkes Barre
307 Laird Street, Suite 1, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 · (570) 825-9531
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
Fkc Wilkes Barre at a glance
Fkc Wilkes Barre is a for-profit dialysis center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.1.
It has 33 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1977
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Luzerne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 392512
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania 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 | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 33 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania 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 | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 98% | 97.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Wilkes Barre's rating?
Fkc Wilkes Barre has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Pennsylvania dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Fkc Wilkes Barre and how do I contact it?
Fkc Wilkes Barre is at 307 Laird Street, Suite 1, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Phone: (570) 825-9531.
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.