dialysis center in Vega Baja, PR
Fmc Vega Baja
Carr 2 Km 39.5, Vega Baja, PR 00693 · (787) 858-3290
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 Vega Baja at a glance
Fmc Vega Baja is a for-profit dialysis center in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (Vega Baja 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 41 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
- May 14, 1996
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Vega Baja County
- CMS Certification Number
- 402518
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 | 41 | 29 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | Worse than Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | Worse than 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) | 97% | 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 Vega Baja's rating?
Fmc Vega Baja 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 Vega Baja and how do I contact it?
Fmc Vega Baja is at Carr 2 Km 39.5, Vega Baja, PR 00693. Phone: (787) 858-3290.
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.