About Renal Care Center - Wellington
Dialysis facility overview and details
Renal Care Center - Wellington is a for-profit dialysis facility in Lake Worth Beach, FL, serving patients in Palm Beach County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 19 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Renal Care Center - Wellington 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.
Renal Care Center - Wellington has been Medicare certified since 1988, providing 38 years of dialysis care to the Lake Worth Beach community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Lake Worth Beach, FL, 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
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Renal Care Center - Wellington 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 Lake Worth Beach, FL.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 16.2 (314.0 patients)
Renal Care Center - Wellington performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 127.2 (83.0 patients)
Renal Care Center - Wellington performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 21.9 (74.0 patients)
Renal Care Center - Wellington performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 17.1 (30.0 patients)
Renal Care Center - Wellington performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Renal Care Center - Wellington 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: 58.6 (79.0 patients)
Renal Care Center - Wellington 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: 0.84 (60.0 patients)
Renal Care Center - Wellington 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
Renal Care Center - Wellington's arteriovenous fistula rate is 58.6%, 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. 98% 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.
Doctors at Renal Care Center - Wellington
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Renal Care Center - Wellington
What is the CMS rating for Renal Care Center - Wellington?
Renal Care Center - Wellington 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 Renal Care Center - Wellington offer?
Renal Care Center - Wellington offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Renal Care Center - Wellington part of a chain?
Yes, Renal Care Center - Wellington is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Renal Care Center - Wellington have?
Renal Care Center - Wellington has 19 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Renal Care Center - Wellington?
2 physicians are affiliated with Renal Care Center - Wellington. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·