About Firelands Dialysis Center South
Dialysis facility overview and details
Firelands Dialysis Center South is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Sandusky, OH, serving patients in Erie County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 31 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Firelands Dialysis Center South offers in-center hemodialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility.
Firelands Dialysis Center South has been Medicare certified since 1978, providing 48 years of dialysis care to the Sandusky community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Sandusky, OH, consider the types of dialysis offered, quality ratings, treatment schedules, and proximity to your home or workplace. Since dialysis patients typically visit three times per week, convenience and quality of care are both critical factors in selecting the right facility.
At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Firelands Dialysis Center South has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across dialysis quality measures including survival rates, hospitalization, and infection control. CMS evaluates dialysis facilities regularly to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Sandusky, OH.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 23.3 (337.0 patients)
Firelands Dialysis Center South performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 158.3 (77.0 patients)
Firelands Dialysis Center South performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 22.6 (75.0 patients)
Firelands Dialysis Center South performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 29.9 (40.0 patients)
Firelands Dialysis Center South performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 1.02
Firelands Dialysis Center South performs as expected for bloodstream infections, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 72.1 (79.0 patients)
Firelands Dialysis Center South performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 1.65 (75.0 patients)
Firelands Dialysis Center South performs as expected for emergency dept visits, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data
Treatment Services
Dialysis modalities and scheduling options
In-Center Hemodialysis
AvailableThe most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Not AvailableA home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.
Home Hemodialysis Training
Not AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Firelands Dialysis Center South's arteriovenous fistula rate is 72.1%, which exceeds the recommended target. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. The facility reports a 4% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 8.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Firelands Dialysis Center South
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Firelands Dialysis Center South
What is the CMS rating for Firelands Dialysis Center South?
Firelands Dialysis Center South has a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which evaluates dialysis facilities on patient outcomes, safety, and clinical measures.
What dialysis services does Firelands Dialysis Center South offer?
Firelands Dialysis Center South offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Firelands Dialysis Center South part of a chain?
Yes, Firelands Dialysis Center South is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Firelands Dialysis Center South have?
Firelands Dialysis Center South has 31 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Firelands Dialysis Center South?
3 physicians are affiliated with Firelands Dialysis Center South. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·