dialysis center in Lehighton, PA
Fkc Carbon County
168 S. Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard, Lehighton, PA 18235 · (610) 379-0330
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 Carbon County at a glance
Fkc Carbon County is a for-profit dialysis center in Lehighton, Pennsylvania (Carbon 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 16 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.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- April 2, 1997
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Carbon County
- CMS Certification Number
- 392620
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 | 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 | As 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) | 99% | 97.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
Other dialysis centers near Fkc Carbon County
- ★★★★★2Below average
Fkc Schnecksville
4909 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA 18078 · 11.9 mi
For-profit · Part of Fresenius Medical Care
★★★★★3AverageDavita St Luke's Tamaqua Dialysis
1215 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 · 15.2 mi
For-profit · Part of Davita
★★★★★1Much below averageFkc Whitehall
1320 Mickley Road, Whitehall, PA 18052 · 15.7 mi
For-profit · Part of Fresenius Medical Care
★★★★★4Above averageDavita St Luke's Whitehall Dialysis
1220 3rd Street, Whitehall, PA 18052 · 15.7 mi
For-profit · Part of Davita
★★★★★3AverageFkc Hazleton
110 Butler Drive, Hazleton, PA 18201 · 15.9 mi
For-profit · Part of Fresenius Medical Care
★★★★★5Much above average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Carbon County's rating?
Fkc Carbon County 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 Carbon County and how do I contact it?
Fkc Carbon County is at 168 S. Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard, Lehighton, PA 18235. Phone: (610) 379-0330.
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.