dialysis center in Altoona, PA
Fkc Altoona
1602 Ninth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 · (814) 940-2440
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 Altoona at a glance
Fkc Altoona is a for-profit dialysis center in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.1.
It has 35 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
- December 8, 1997
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Blair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 392633
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 35 | 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) | 97% | 97.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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For-profit · Part of Fresenius Medical Care
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Altoona's rating?
Fkc Altoona has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Pennsylvania dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Fkc Altoona and how do I contact it?
Fkc Altoona is at 1602 Ninth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. Phone: (814) 940-2440.
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.