About Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis facility in Jamaica, NY, serving patients in Queens County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 32 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center 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-south Queens Dialysis Center has been Medicare certified since 1986, providing 40 years of dialysis care to the Jamaica community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 7 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Jamaica, NY, 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
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center 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 Jamaica, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 12.0 (692.0 patients)
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center performs better than expected for patient survival, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 118.7 (164.0 patients)
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 32.8 (118.0 patients)
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 9.7 (36.0 patients)
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.23
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center 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: 73.9 (243.0 patients)
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center performs better than expected for vascular access (fistula), indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 0.51 (51.0 patients)
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center 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-south Queens Dialysis Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 73.9%, 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. 99% 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 Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center
7 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center
What is the CMS rating for Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center?
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center 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-south Queens Dialysis Center offer?
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center offers in-center hemodialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center part of a chain?
Yes, Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center have?
Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center has 32 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center?
7 physicians are affiliated with Fms-south Queens Dialysis Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·