About Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis facility in Waconia, MN, serving patients in Carver County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 10 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis 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 - Waconia Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 2009, providing 17 years of dialysis care to the Waconia community. 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.
When choosing a dialysis center in Waconia, MN, 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 - Waconia Dialysis 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 Waconia, MN.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 19.2 (109.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 71.8 (25.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.41
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis 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: 57.1 (27.0 patients)
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis 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
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 - Waconia Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 57.1%, 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. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 30.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis?
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis 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 - Waconia Dialysis offer?
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis have?
Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis has 10 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis?
2 physicians are affiliated with Fresenius Medical Care - Waconia Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·