dialysis center in Vega Alta, PR
Fmc Vega Alta
1 Calle Lote 2 Parque Industrial de Vega Alta, Bo Espinosa, Vega Alta, PR 00692 · (787) 915-0500
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 Alta at a glance
Fmc Vega Alta is a for-profit dialysis center in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico (Vega Alta County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Puerto Rico average of 1.3.
It has 27 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
- April 16, 2014
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Vega Alta County
- CMS Certification Number
- 402550
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 1.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 27 | 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) | 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 Vega Alta's rating?
Fmc Vega Alta has 2 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 Alta and how do I contact it?
Fmc Vega Alta is at 1 Calle Lote 2 Parque Industrial de Vega Alta, Bo Espinosa, Vega Alta, PR 00692. Phone: (787) 915-0500.
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.