dialysis center in Brownsville, TX
Fkc Valley Hemodialysis Center
350 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78521 · (956) 356-6653
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
Fkc Valley Hemodialysis Center at a glance
Fkc Valley Hemodialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Brownsville, Texas (Cameron County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, close to the Texas average of 2.9.
It has 44 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
- August 31, 1977
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Cameron County
- CMS Certification Number
- 452517
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 44 | 19 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Texas 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 | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 96.1% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Valley Hemodialysis Center's rating?
Fkc Valley Hemodialysis Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Texas dialysis centers is 2.9 stars.
Where is Fkc Valley Hemodialysis Center and how do I contact it?
Fkc Valley Hemodialysis Center is at 350 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78521. Phone: (956) 356-6653.
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.