dialysis center in Arecibo, PR
Fmc Arecibo
1072 Avenue Miramar, Carr 2 Km 78.5, Arecibo, PR 00612 · (787) 879-5248
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 Arecibo at a glance
Fmc Arecibo is a for-profit dialysis center in Arecibo, Puerto Rico (Arecibo 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 28 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "worse 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
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- August 3, 1987
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Arecibo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 402508
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 | 28 | 29 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | Worse than Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | Worse than Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | Worse than Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | Better than Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As 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 Arecibo's rating?
Fmc Arecibo 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 Arecibo and how do I contact it?
Fmc Arecibo is at 1072 Avenue Miramar, Carr 2 Km 78.5, Arecibo, PR 00612. Phone: (787) 879-5248.
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.