dialysis center in Carolina, PR
Fmc Carolina
Lote 30 Calle B, Parque Industrial Sabana Abajo, Carolina, PR 00983 · (787) 257-2770
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
Fmc Carolina at a glance
Fmc Carolina is a for-profit dialysis center in Carolina, Puerto Rico (Carolina County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Puerto Rico average of 1.3.
It has 47 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
- May 3, 1984
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Carolina County
- CMS Certification Number
- 402507
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 47 | 29 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | Better than Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | Worse than Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 97.9% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc Carolina's rating?
Fmc Carolina has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Puerto Rico dialysis centers is 1.3 stars.
Where is Fmc Carolina and how do I contact it?
Fmc Carolina is at Lote 30 Calle B, Parque Industrial Sabana Abajo, Carolina, PR 00983. Phone: (787) 257-2770.
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.