dialysis center in Altoona, PA
Usrc Altoona
118 E. Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 · (814) 942-2569
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
Usrc Altoona at a glance
Usrc Altoona is a for-profit dialysis center in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair 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 19 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "better than 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
- US Renal Care, INC.
- Medicare-certified since
- May 19, 2011
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Blair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 392786
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 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | Better than 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) | 100% | 97.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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- ★★★★★4Above average
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★★★★★4Above averageUsrc Huntingdon
820 Bryan Street, Suite 4, Huntingdon, PA 16652 · 22.4 mi
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★★★★★3AverageFkc Huntingdon
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For-profit · Part of Fresenius Medical Care
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Usrc Altoona's rating?
Usrc Altoona 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 Usrc Altoona and how do I contact it?
Usrc Altoona is at 118 E. Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. Phone: (814) 942-2569.
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.