About Fkc Meridian Home
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fkc Meridian Home is a for-profit dialysis facility in Meridian, MS, serving patients in Lauderdale County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 1 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fkc Meridian Home offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training services. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Fkc Meridian Home has been Medicare certified since 2020, providing 6 years of dialysis care to the Meridian community. The facility holds a 2-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 5 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Meridian, MS, 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
Below Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fkc Meridian Home has received a 2-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Meridian, MS 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: 33.0 (311.0 patients)
Fkc Meridian Home performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 142.1 (88.0 patients)
Fkc Meridian Home performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 36.6 (66.0 patients)
Fkc Meridian Home performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 61.5 (42.0 patients)
Fkc Meridian Home performs worse than expected for transplant waitlist. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 45.3 (42.0 patients)
Fkc Meridian Home 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: 1.03 (63.0 patients)
Fkc Meridian Home 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
Not 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
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 Meridian Home's arteriovenous fistula rate is 45.3%, 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. 15.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fkc Meridian Home
5 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fkc Meridian Home
What is the CMS rating for Fkc Meridian Home?
Fkc Meridian Home has a 2-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 Meridian Home offer?
Fkc Meridian Home offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fkc Meridian Home part of a chain?
Yes, Fkc Meridian Home is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fkc Meridian Home have?
Fkc Meridian Home has 1 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fkc Meridian Home?
5 physicians are affiliated with Fkc Meridian Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·