dialysis center in Columbia, SC
Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis
140 Highland Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 · (803) 736-0473
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
Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis at a glance
Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis center in Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the South Carolina average of 2.9.
It has 21 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- May 28, 2015
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Richland County
- CMS Certification Number
- 422651
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As 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 | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 98% | 97.1% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis's rating?
Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for South Carolina dialysis centers is 2.9 stars.
Where is Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis is at 140 Highland Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. Phone: (803) 736-0473.
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.