dialysis center in Temple, TX
Scott & White Artificial Kidney Unit
2601 Thorton Lane, Temple, TX 76508 · (254) 935-5888
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
Scott & White Artificial Kidney Unit at a glance
Scott & White Artificial Kidney Unit is a non-profit dialysis center in Temple, Texas (Bell County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.9.
It has 56 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
- Non-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Scott & White Memorial Hospital
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 2000
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Bell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 453502
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 56 | 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 | Worse than 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) | 93% | 96.1% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 3% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
Frequently asked questions
What is Scott & White Artificial Kidney Unit's rating?
Scott & White Artificial Kidney Unit has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Texas dialysis centers is 2.9 stars.
Where is Scott & White Artificial Kidney Unit and how do I contact it?
Scott & White Artificial Kidney Unit is at 2601 Thorton Lane, Temple, TX 76508. Phone: (254) 935-5888.
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.