About Fmc Yazoo City
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc Yazoo City is a for-profit dialysis facility in Yazoo City, MS, serving patients in Yazoo County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 21 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City has been Medicare certified since 1992, providing 34 years of dialysis care to the Yazoo City community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Yazoo City, MS, 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 Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City, MS.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 24.9 (368.0 patients)
Fmc Yazoo City performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 150.9 (90.0 patients)
Fmc Yazoo City performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 26.5 (81.0 patients)
Fmc Yazoo City performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 18.9 (22.0 patients)
Fmc Yazoo City performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.15
Fmc Yazoo City 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: 48.5 (80.0 patients)
Fmc Yazoo City 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: 1.42 (51.0 patients)
Fmc Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City's arteriovenous fistula rate is 48.5%, which falls below recommended levels. 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. 10.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fmc Yazoo City
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc Yazoo City
What is the CMS rating for Fmc Yazoo City?
Fmc Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City offer?
Fmc Yazoo City offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Fmc Yazoo City part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc Yazoo City is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc Yazoo City have?
Fmc Yazoo City has 21 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc Yazoo City?
3 physicians are affiliated with Fmc Yazoo City. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·