About Fmc - Tradition
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc - Tradition is a for-profit dialysis facility in Port Saint Lucie, FL, serving patients in Saint Lucie County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 13 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc - Tradition offers in-center hemodialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility.
Fmc - Tradition has been Medicare certified since 2010, providing 16 years of dialysis care to the Port Saint Lucie community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 5 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Port Saint Lucie, FL, 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 - Tradition 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 18.2 (325.0 patients)
Fmc - Tradition performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 132.7 (77.0 patients)
Fmc - Tradition performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 30.3 (69.0 patients)
Fmc - Tradition performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 86.1 (21.0 patients)
Fmc - Tradition performs worse than expected for transplant waitlist. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.18
Fmc - Tradition 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: 63.9 (91.0 patients)
Fmc - Tradition 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: 0.71 (52.0 patients)
Fmc - Tradition 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
Not 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 - Tradition's arteriovenous fistula rate is 63.9%, 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. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 13.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fmc - Tradition
5 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc - Tradition
What is the CMS rating for Fmc - Tradition?
Fmc - Tradition 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 - Tradition offer?
Fmc - Tradition offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Fmc - Tradition part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc - Tradition is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc - Tradition have?
Fmc - Tradition has 13 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc - Tradition?
5 physicians are affiliated with Fmc - Tradition. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·