About Fkc Cookeville
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fkc Cookeville is a for-profit dialysis facility in Cookeville, TN, serving patients in Putnam County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 13 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fkc Cookeville offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling.
Fkc Cookeville has been Medicare certified since 2020, providing 6 years of dialysis care to the Cookeville community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Cookeville, TN, 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
Poor
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fkc Cookeville has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Cookeville, TN should review the detailed quality measures below, including survival rates and infection data, and discuss these findings with their nephrologist when evaluating dialysis options.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 31.5 (263.0 patients)
Fkc Cookeville performs worse than expected for patient survival. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 186.2 (81.0 patients)
Fkc Cookeville performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 36.8 (107.0 patients)
Fkc Cookeville performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 21.7 (30.0 patients)
Fkc Cookeville performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.41
Fkc Cookeville 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: 39.9 (59.0 patients)
Fkc Cookeville 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: 1.47 (60.0 patients)
Fkc Cookeville 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
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
Fkc Cookeville's arteriovenous fistula rate is 39.9%, which falls below recommended levels. 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. 98% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 34.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fkc Cookeville
What is the CMS rating for Fkc Cookeville?
Fkc Cookeville has a 1-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 Fkc Cookeville offer?
Fkc Cookeville offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Fkc Cookeville part of a chain?
Yes, Fkc Cookeville is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fkc Cookeville have?
Fkc Cookeville has 13 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fkc Cookeville?
1 physicians are affiliated with Fkc Cookeville. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·