dialysis center in Savannah, GA
Fresenius Medical Care Savannah South
5694A Ogeechee Road, Savannah, GA 31405 · (912) 232-5554
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 Medical Care Savannah South at a glance
Fresenius Medical Care Savannah South is a for-profit dialysis center in Savannah, Georgia (Chatham County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.5.
It has 19 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
- June 1, 2016
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Chatham County
- CMS Certification Number
- 852511
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 19 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Georgia 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 | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 93.7% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fresenius Medical Care Savannah South's rating?
Fresenius Medical Care Savannah South has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Georgia dialysis centers is 2.5 stars.
Where is Fresenius Medical Care Savannah South and how do I contact it?
Fresenius Medical Care Savannah South is at 5694A Ogeechee Road, Savannah, GA 31405. Phone: (912) 232-5554.
About this data
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