About Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte is a for-profit dialysis facility in Charlotte, NC, serving patients in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 13 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training 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. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the Charlotte 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.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte 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 Charlotte, NC.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 19.7 (314.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 78.8 (73.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 22.1 (40.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 19.0 (27.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.6
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte performs as expected for bloodstream infections, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 59.8 (86.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte 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: 0.94 (50.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte 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
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 Southwest Charlotte's arteriovenous fistula rate is 59.8%, 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 3% 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. 13.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte
3 affiliated physicians
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About Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte
What is the CMS rating for Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte?
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte 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 Southwest Charlotte offer?
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte part of a chain?
Yes, Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte have?
Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte has 13 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte?
3 physicians are affiliated with Fresenius Medical Care Southwest Charlotte. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·