About Fms-nephro Care West
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fms-nephro Care West is a for-profit dialysis facility in Brooklyn, NY, serving patients in Kings County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 20 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fms-nephro Care West 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. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Fms-nephro Care West has been Medicare certified since 1994, providing 32 years of dialysis care to the Brooklyn 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.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fms-nephro Care West 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 Brooklyn, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 10.4 (431.0 patients)
Fms-nephro Care West performs better than expected for patient survival, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 126.9 (102.0 patients)
Fms-nephro Care West performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 27.6 (86.0 patients)
Fms-nephro Care West performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 14.5 (29.0 patients)
Fms-nephro Care West performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.53
Fms-nephro Care West performs as expected for bloodstream infections, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 67.9 (112.0 patients)
Fms-nephro Care West 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: 0.4 (47.0 patients)
Fms-nephro Care West 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
AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Fms-nephro Care West's arteriovenous fistula rate is 67.9%, 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. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 15.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fms-nephro Care West
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fms-nephro Care West
What is the CMS rating for Fms-nephro Care West?
Fms-nephro Care West 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 Fms-nephro Care West offer?
Fms-nephro Care West offers in-center hemodialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Fms-nephro Care West part of a chain?
Yes, Fms-nephro Care West is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fms-nephro Care West have?
Fms-nephro Care West has 20 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fms-nephro Care West?
2 physicians are affiliated with Fms-nephro Care West. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·