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Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

5233 King Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21237

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5233 King Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21237

About Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home

Dialysis facility overview and details

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home is a for-profit dialysis facility in Baltimore, MD, serving patients in Baltimore County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States.

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home 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.

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the Baltimore community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.

When choosing a dialysis center in Baltimore, MD, 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

Star Rating4/5 Stars
Late ShiftNot Available
In-Center HemodialysisNo
Peritoneal DialysisYes
Home TrainingYes
Chain OrganizationFresenius Medical Care
Profit StatusProfit
CountyBaltimore
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality & Outcomes

CMS quality performance measures

4of 5

Very Good

CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home 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 Baltimore, MD.

Patient Survival

Patient mortality rates compared to expected

As Expected

Rate: 11.4 (115.0 patients)

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Hospitalization

Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients

As Expected

Rate: 47.9 (28.0 patients)

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Transplant Waitlist

Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist

As Expected

Rate: 21.9 (17.0 patients)

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Vascular Access (Fistula)

Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access

As Expected

Rate: 50.7 (12.0 patients)

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home 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

As Expected

Rate: 0.0 (20.0 patients)

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home 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

Not Available

The most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Available

A home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.

Home Hemodialysis Training

Available

Training program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.

Late Shift Dialysis

Not Available

Evening 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 Franklin Square Home'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 2% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 28.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home

What is the CMS rating for Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home?

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home 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 Franklin Square Home offer?

Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.

Is Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home part of a chain?

Yes, Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.

How many treatment stations does Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home have?

Station count information is not currently available for Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home.

How many doctors practice at Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home?

3 physicians are affiliated with Fresenius Medical Care Franklin Square Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·