About Fmc - North Lima
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc - North Lima is a for-profit dialysis facility in North Lima, OH, serving patients in Mahoning County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 9 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc - North Lima offers in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis training services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Fmc - North Lima has been Medicare certified since 2001, providing 25 years of dialysis care to the North Lima community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in North Lima, OH, 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
Poor
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fmc - North Lima has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in North Lima, OH should review the detailed quality measures below, including survival rates and infection data, and discuss these findings with their nephrologist when evaluating dialysis options.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 16.3 (209.0 patients)
Fmc - North Lima performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 186.0 (43.0 patients)
Fmc - North Lima performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 29.3 (57.0 patients)
Fmc - North Lima performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Fmc - North Lima 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: 52.7 (50.0 patients)
Fmc - North Lima 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: 0.34 (22.0 patients)
Fmc - North Lima 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
Not 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 - North Lima's arteriovenous fistula rate is 52.7%, 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. 95% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 31.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fmc - North Lima
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc - North Lima
What is the CMS rating for Fmc - North Lima?
Fmc - North Lima has a 1-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 - North Lima offer?
Fmc - North Lima offers in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fmc - North Lima part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc - North Lima is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc - North Lima have?
Fmc - North Lima has 9 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc - North Lima?
2 physicians are affiliated with Fmc - North Lima. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·