About Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic is a for-profit dialysis facility in Sebring, FL, serving patients in Highlands County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 1 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training services. 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.
CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic 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 Sebring, FL.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 284.9 (32.0 patients)
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic performs worse than expected for hospitalization. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 30.9 (33.0 patients)
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 43.6 (21.0 patients)
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data
Treatment Services
Dialysis modalities and scheduling options
In-Center Hemodialysis
Not 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
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic's arteriovenous fistula rate is 43.6%, 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. The facility reports a 6% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 21.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic
What is the CMS rating for Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic?
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic 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 Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic offer?
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic part of a chain?
Yes, Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic have?
Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic has 1 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic?
2 physicians are affiliated with Fresenius Kidney Care Highlands Home Therapies Clinic. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·