About Fmc - Akron Home
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc - Akron Home is a for-profit dialysis facility in Akron, OH, serving patients in Summit County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States.
Fmc - Akron Home offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training 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. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Fmc - Akron Home has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the Akron 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.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fmc - Akron Home 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 Akron, OH.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 29.8 (186.0 patients)
Fmc - Akron Home performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 171.6 (37.0 patients)
Fmc - Akron Home performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 32.2 (42.0 patients)
Fmc - Akron Home performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 56.8 (31.0 patients)
Fmc - Akron 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: 0.83 (35.0 patients)
Fmc - Akron 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
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
Fmc - Akron Home's arteriovenous fistula rate is 56.8%, 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. 24.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fmc - Akron Home
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc - Akron Home
What is the CMS rating for Fmc - Akron Home?
Fmc - Akron Home 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 Fmc - Akron Home offer?
Fmc - Akron Home offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fmc - Akron Home part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc - Akron Home is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc - Akron Home have?
Station count information is not currently available for Fmc - Akron Home.
How many doctors practice at Fmc - Akron Home?
3 physicians are affiliated with Fmc - Akron Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·