About Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands is a for-profit dialysis facility in Ridgeland, SC, serving patients in Jasper County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 18 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands 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 Dialysis Services The Marshlands has been Medicare certified since 1999, providing 27 years of dialysis care to the Ridgeland community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Ridgeland, SC, 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
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands 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 Ridgeland, SC.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 30.9 (315.0 patients)
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 212.4 (95.0 patients)
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands performs worse than expected for hospitalization. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 30.3 (95.0 patients)
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 24.5 (35.0 patients)
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands performs better than expected for bloodstream infections, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 51.2 (81.0 patients)
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands 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: 1.32 (51.0 patients)
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands 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 Dialysis Services The Marshlands's arteriovenous fistula rate is 51.2%, 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. 12.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands
1 affiliated physicians
Patient Reviews
Reviews and ratings from patients
Loading reviews...
Manage This Dialysis Facility Profile
Claim your profile to update information, respond to reviews, add photos, and showcase your facility to patients and families.
Claim & Manage ProfileOther Dialysis Centers Nearby
Dialysis facilities in SC
Davita Bluffton Dialysis
DaVita · 12 mi away
101 Okatie Center Blvd S, Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 706-9900
Fresenius Kidney Care Port Royal
Fresenius Medical Care · 13 mi away
225 Champs Way, Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 593-9800
Fmc Bma Of Beaufort Inc Low Country Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care · 17 mi away
10 Johnny Morrall Circle, Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 524-2373
Fmc Hilton Head Dialysis Center
Fresenius Medical Care · 22 mi away
25 Hospital Center Blvd Medical Pavilion, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 681-5840
Fresenius Medical Care Walterboro
Fresenius Medical Care · 34 mi away
904 N. Jefferies Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4900
Davita Walterboro Dialysis
DaVita · 34 mi away
302 Ruby Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 549-6743
Find Dialysis Centers in Nearby Cities
Browse dialysis facilities in surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands
What is the CMS rating for Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands?
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands 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 Dialysis Services The Marshlands offer?
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands have?
Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands has 18 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands?
1 physicians are affiliated with Fmc Dialysis Services The Marshlands. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·