About Tupelo Home Therapies
Dialysis facility overview and details
Tupelo Home Therapies is a for-profit dialysis facility in Tupelo, MS, serving patients in Lee County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States.
Tupelo Home Therapies 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.
Tupelo Home Therapies has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the Tupelo community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 7 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Tupelo, MS, 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
Tupelo Home Therapies 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 Tupelo, MS.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 18.7 (421.0 patients)
Tupelo Home Therapies performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 121.7 (112.0 patients)
Tupelo Home Therapies performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 29.5 (55.0 patients)
Tupelo Home Therapies performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 33.3 (69.0 patients)
Tupelo Home Therapies 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
Rate: 87.3 (19.0 patients)
Tupelo Home Therapies performs better than expected for vascular access (fistula), indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 0.74 (74.0 patients)
Tupelo Home Therapies 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 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
Tupelo Home Therapies's arteriovenous fistula rate is 87.3%, which exceeds the recommended target. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 1.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Tupelo Home Therapies
What is the CMS rating for Tupelo Home Therapies?
Tupelo Home Therapies 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 Tupelo Home Therapies offer?
Tupelo Home Therapies offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Tupelo Home Therapies part of a chain?
Yes, Tupelo Home Therapies is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Tupelo Home Therapies have?
Station count information is not currently available for Tupelo Home Therapies.
How many doctors practice at Tupelo Home Therapies?
7 physicians are affiliated with Tupelo Home Therapies. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·