dialysis center in Amherst, VA
Uva Amherst Dialysis
143 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521 · (434) 946-0089
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
Uva Amherst Dialysis at a glance
Uva Amherst Dialysis is a non-profit dialysis center in Amherst, Virginia (Amherst County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Virginia average of 2.9.
It has 26 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
- Non-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- State Owned
- Medicare-certified since
- November 3, 2004
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Amherst County
- CMS Certification Number
- 493512
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 26 | 18 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Virginia 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 | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 96% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 3.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uva Amherst Dialysis's rating?
Uva Amherst Dialysis has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Virginia dialysis centers is 2.9 stars.
Where is Uva Amherst Dialysis and how do I contact it?
Uva Amherst Dialysis is at 143 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521. Phone: (434) 946-0089.
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.