About Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester is a for-profit dialysis facility in Worcester, MA, serving patients in Worcester County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 6 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester 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 - Freedom Center Of Worcester has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the Worcester community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 11 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Worcester, MA, 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 - Freedom Center Of Worcester 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 Worcester, MA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 22.4 (307.0 patients)
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 179.5 (83.0 patients)
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 22.0 (83.0 patients)
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 61.0 (35.0 patients)
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester 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: 64.2 (73.0 patients)
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester 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: 1.31 (68.0 patients)
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester 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 - Freedom Center Of Worcester's arteriovenous fistula rate is 64.2%, 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. The facility reports a 6% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 24.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester
11 affiliated physicians
Dr. Matthew Trainor, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Matthew Niemi, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Eric Iida, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Kristin Corapi, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Amar Pandit, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Dongqi Liu, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Onica Washington, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Xavier Vela Parada, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Suzanne Martin, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Deep Phachu
Nephrology
Dr. Konstantin Abramov, MD
Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester
What is the CMS rating for Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester?
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester 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 - Freedom Center Of Worcester offer?
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester have?
Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester has 6 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester?
11 physicians are affiliated with Fmc - Freedom Center Of Worcester. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·