dialysis center in Big Spring, TX
West Texas Dialysis Center
501 Birdwell Lane, Suite 10, Big Spring, TX 79720 · (432) 267-2903
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
West Texas Dialysis Center at a glance
West Texas Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis center in Big Spring, Texas (Howard 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 20 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
- February 17, 1988
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Howard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 452604
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 | 20 | 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 | As 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) | 97% | 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 West Texas Dialysis Center's rating?
West Texas Dialysis 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 West Texas Dialysis Center and how do I contact it?
West Texas Dialysis Center is at 501 Birdwell Lane, Suite 10, Big Spring, TX 79720. Phone: (432) 267-2903.
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.