About Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies is a for-profit dialysis facility in Chula Vista, CA, serving patients in San Diego County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 5 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies 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.
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies has been Medicare certified since 2011, providing 15 years of dialysis care to the Chula Vista community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 7 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies 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 Chula Vista, CA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 21.1 (425.0 patients)
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 147.5 (108.0 patients)
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 21.4 (85.0 patients)
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 20.9 (52.0 patients)
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 67.2 (35.0 patients)
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies 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 (91.0 patients)
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies 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
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies's arteriovenous fistula rate is 67.2%, 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. 5.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies
7 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies
What is the CMS rating for Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies?
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies 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 Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies offer?
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies have?
Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies has 5 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies?
7 physicians are affiliated with Fmc-balboa South Bay Home Therapies. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·