About Fkc Oak Mountain
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fkc Oak Mountain is a for-profit dialysis facility in Birmingham, AL, serving patients in Shelby County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 10 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fkc Oak Mountain 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.
Fkc Oak Mountain has been Medicare certified since 2019, providing 7 years of dialysis care to the Birmingham community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Birmingham, AL, 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
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fkc Oak Mountain has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting strong performance across patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection control, and clinical care measures. This places the facility among the higher-rated dialysis centers serving patients in Birmingham, AL.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 15.7 (62.0 patients)
Fkc Oak Mountain performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 158.8 (20.0 patients)
Fkc Oak Mountain performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 18.5 (14.0 patients)
Fkc Oak Mountain performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.83
Fkc Oak Mountain 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: 63.4 (27.0 patients)
Fkc Oak Mountain performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), 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
Fkc Oak Mountain's arteriovenous fistula rate is 63.4%, which meets the minimum standard. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 2.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fkc Oak Mountain
What is the CMS rating for Fkc Oak Mountain?
Fkc Oak Mountain has a 4-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 Oak Mountain offer?
Fkc Oak Mountain offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Fkc Oak Mountain part of a chain?
Yes, Fkc Oak Mountain is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fkc Oak Mountain have?
Fkc Oak Mountain has 10 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fkc Oak Mountain?
1 physicians are affiliated with Fkc Oak Mountain. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·