dialysis center in Knoxville, TN
Fmc Dialysis Fort Sanders
1740 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921 · (865) 523-1516
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 Dialysis Fort Sanders at a glance
Fmc Dialysis Fort Sanders is a for-profit dialysis center in Knoxville, Tennessee (Knox County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 2.6.
It has 26 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, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- February 20, 2002
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Knox County
- CMS Certification Number
- 442644
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 26 | 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 | Better than Expected | |||
| Blood transfusions | 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) | 99% | 96.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc Dialysis Fort Sanders's rating?
Fmc Dialysis Fort Sanders has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Tennessee dialysis centers is 2.6 stars.
Where is Fmc Dialysis Fort Sanders and how do I contact it?
Fmc Dialysis Fort Sanders is at 1740 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. Phone: (865) 523-1516.
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.