About Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights is a for-profit dialysis facility in Houston, TX, serving patients in Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 11 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights 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.
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights has been Medicare certified since 2011, providing 15 years of dialysis care to the Houston community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures.
When choosing a dialysis center in Houston, TX, 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
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights 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 Houston, TX.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 14.9 (189.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 134.9 (43.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 20.5 (44.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights 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: 64.7 (65.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights 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: 1.93 (11.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights 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
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 Medical Care Pamela Heights's arteriovenous fistula rate is 64.7%, 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. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 19.0% 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 Pamela Heights
What is the CMS rating for Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights?
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights 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 Medical Care Pamela Heights offer?
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights part of a chain?
Yes, Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights have?
Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights has 11 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Fresenius Medical Care Pamela Heights.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·