About Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program is a for-profit dialysis facility in Baton Rouge, LA, serving patients in East Baton Rouge County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 15 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program 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.
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program has been Medicare certified since 2017, providing 9 years of dialysis care to the Baton Rouge community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Baton Rouge, LA, 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
Excellent
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting strong performance across patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection control, and clinical care measures. This places the facility among the higher-rated dialysis centers serving patients in Baton Rouge, LA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 26.0 (744.0 patients)
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 147.5 (146.0 patients)
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 22.8 (95.0 patients)
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 65.3 (58.0 patients)
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program performs worse than expected for transplant waitlist. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 71.9 (47.0 patients)
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program 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: 0.86 (83.0 patients)
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program 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
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program's arteriovenous fistula rate is 71.9%, which exceeds the recommended target. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 5.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program
What is the CMS rating for Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program?
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program has a 5-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 Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program offer?
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program part of a chain?
Yes, Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program have?
Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program has 15 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program?
2 physicians are affiliated with Fmcna - Greater Baton Rouge Home Program. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·