dialysis center in Tacoma, WA
Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma
5825 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 103, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 671-9937
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
Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma at a glance
Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma is a for-profit dialysis center in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Washington average of 3.1.
It has 22 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- February 13, 2017
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Pierce County
- CMS Certification Number
- 502590
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 22 | 16 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Washington 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 | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 93% | 98.1% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma's rating?
Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Washington dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma is at 5825 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 103, Tacoma, WA 98409. Phone: (253) 671-9937.
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.