dialysis center in Pottsville, PA
Fkc Pottsville
278 Industrial Park Road, Pottsville, PA 17901 · (570) 429-1900
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 Pottsville at a glance
Fkc Pottsville is a for-profit dialysis center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania (Schuylkill County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Pennsylvania average of 3.1.
It has 16 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
- August 29, 1977
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- Schuylkill County
- CMS Certification Number
- 392518
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania 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 | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 16 | 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) | 1% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Pottsville's rating?
Fkc Pottsville has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Pennsylvania dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Fkc Pottsville and how do I contact it?
Fkc Pottsville is at 278 Industrial Park Road, Pottsville, PA 17901. Phone: (570) 429-1900.
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.