dialysis center in Athens, TN
Fmc Athens
943 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303 · (423) 507-9712
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 Athens at a glance
Fmc Athens is a for-profit dialysis center in Athens, Tennessee (McMinn County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Tennessee average of 2.6.
It has 7 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1996
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis
- County
- McMinn County
- CMS Certification Number
- 442595
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 7 | 18 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | As Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 100% | 96.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc Athens's rating?
Fmc Athens has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Tennessee dialysis centers is 2.6 stars.
Where is Fmc Athens and how do I contact it?
Fmc Athens is at 943 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303. Phone: (423) 507-9712.
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.