About Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa is a for-profit dialysis facility in San Diego, CA, serving patients in San Diego County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 28 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis 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. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa has been Medicare certified since 1987, providing 39 years of dialysis care to the San Diego community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 8 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa has earned a 4-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 San Diego, CA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 20.2 (896.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 122.2 (199.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 25.7 (156.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 11.9 (104.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.17
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa 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: 50.7 (194.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa 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: 0.78 (201.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa 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
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
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa's arteriovenous fistula rate is 50.7%, which meets the minimum standard. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. The facility reports a 1% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 97% 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 Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa
8 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa
What is the CMS rating for Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa?
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa has a 4-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 Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa offer?
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa part of a chain?
Yes, Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa have?
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa has 28 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa?
8 physicians are affiliated with Fresenius Medical Care Balboa - Kearny Mesa. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·