FMS-Freedom Center Of Buffalo

FMS-Freedom Center Of Buffalo (Fresenius Kidney Care Freedom Center Of Buffalo) is a dialysis center located in Williamsville, NY. This facility offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training. It operates as a profit organization. This center is part of the Fresenius Medical Care network.

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4.2/5

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52 South Union Road

Williamsville, NY 14221

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(716) 630-6831

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Overview

Facility Information

CMS Certification:332713

Ownership:Profit

Number of Dialysis Stations:0

Certified Since:June 26, 2014

Chain Organization:Fresenius Medical Care

Late Shift:No

Key Outcomes Summary

Patient Survival (Preventing Deaths)
How well the facility prevents patient deaths compared to expected rates

Survival

🔵Typical

Hospitalizations (Keeping Patients Healthy)
How often patients are hospitalized compared to expected rates

Hospitalizations

🔵Typical

Hospital Readmissions (Preventing Return Visits)
How often patients return to the hospital within 30 days

Readmissions

🔵Typical

Emergency Visits (Reducing ER Trips)
How often patients visit the emergency department

ER Visits

🔵Typical

Infections (Preventing Bloodstream Infections)
How well the facility prevents serious bloodstream infections

Infections

⚪No Data

Survival

How well the facility prevents patient deaths compared to expected rates

🔵Typical

Hospitalizations

How often patients are hospitalized compared to expected rates

🔵Typical

Readmissions

How often patients return to the hospital within 30 days

🔵Typical

ER Visits

How often patients visit the emergency department

🔵Typical

Infections

How well the facility prevents serious bloodstream infections

⚪No Data

Outcomes compared to expected performance. 💚 Better • 🔵 Typical • 🔴 Concerning

Dialysis Services

Services Offered

Available dialysis treatments and services at this facility.

In-Center Hemodialysis

Not Offered

Traditional hemodialysis performed at the dialysis center

Peritoneal Dialysis

Available

Home-based dialysis using the peritoneal membrane

Continuous or automated peritoneal dialysis options

Home Hemodialysis Training

Available

Training program for patients to perform hemodialysis at home

Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided

Late Shift Availability

Not Offered

Evening dialysis sessions starting at 5:00 PM or later

About Dialysis Treatment Options

Different dialysis modalities offer various benefits. In-center hemodialysis provides medical supervision, while home options offer greater flexibility. Your healthcare team can help determine the best option for your lifestyle and medical needs.

Patient Survey Rating

No patient survey data available

CMS 5-Star Quality Rating

CMS 5-Star Rating Not Available

Not enough quality measure data to calculate a star rating. This typically applies to newer facilities or those with limited reporting history.

This measures how often patients need blood transfusions. Dialysis centers with good anemia care (helping patients maintain healthy iron levels and red blood cell counts) have fewer patients needing transfusions. Fewer transfusions mean better care.

No Data

Avoiding Transfusions

Lower transfusion rates

Data Not Available

Not enough patients to report on this measure. This typically means the facility serves fewer than the minimum number of patients required for reliable statistical reporting.

This measures how many patients have a fistula (a connection between an artery and vein in the arm) for their dialysis access. Fistulas are the best type of access because they last longer, have fewer infections, and work better than other types like catheters. Higher percentages are better.

No Data

Fistula Access

Arteriovenous fistula rate

Data Not Available

Not enough patients to report on this measure. This typically means the facility serves fewer than the minimum number of patients required for reliable statistical reporting.

This measures how well patients maintain healthy phosphorus levels in their blood. When phosphorus gets too high or too low, it can cause serious bone problems and heart disease. Good dialysis centers help patients keep their phosphorus in the healthy range (3.5-4.5 mg/dL) through diet education and proper treatment.

Better

Phosphorus Control

Optimal phosphorus levels

29.0%

State Avg: 23.0%

National Avg: 22.0%

This measures how often patients end up in the hospital. Good dialysis centers work to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital by providing quality treatment, monitoring for problems early, and coordinating with other doctors. Fewer hospitalizations usually mean better care.

Worse

Preventing Hospitalizations

Lower hospitalization rates

206.1 per 100 pt-years

National Avg: 144.7 per 100 pt-years

This measures patient survival rates. Dialysis centers with better care, equipment, and staff training typically have lower death rates among their patients. This is one of the most important measures of overall care quality.

Worse

Preventing Deaths

Lower mortality rates

36.0 per 100 pt-years

National Avg: 22.5 per 100 pt-years

This measures how often patients get serious bloodstream infections. These infections can be life-threatening and often happen through the access point where patients connect to the dialysis machine. Centers with better infection control practices have lower infection rates. A score below 1.0 means fewer infections than expected.

No Data

Preventing Infections

Lower infection rates

Data Not Available

Data not reported. The facility did not provide sufficient data for this reporting period.

This measures how effectively dialysis cleans toxins and waste from patients' blood. Kt/V is a calculation that shows if patients are getting enough dialysis time and treatment. A score of 1.2 or higher means the patient is getting adequate dialysis. Higher percentages mean more patients are getting proper treatment.

No Data

Dialysis Adequacy

Kt/V ≥ 1.2 achieved

Data Not Available

Data not reported. The facility did not provide sufficient data for this reporting period.

This measures how well dialysis centers help eligible patients get on the kidney transplant waiting list. A kidney transplant is usually the best long-term treatment for kidney failure. Good centers educate patients about transplants and help them through the evaluation process. Higher scores mean more patients are getting this important opportunity.

No Data

Transplant Waitlist

Waitlist preparation ratio

Data Not Available

Not enough patients to report on this measure. This typically means the facility serves fewer than the minimum number of patients required for reliable statistical reporting.

Additional Quality Measures

Additional Quality Measures
These quality measures are reported by CMS but are not included in the 5-Star Quality Rating calculation. They provide additional insights into facility performance and safety to help you make informed decisions.

Additional Quality Measures

4 Supplemental Measures

These measures provide additional insights into facility performance and safety. Use them along with the 5-star rating to get a complete picture of facility quality.

This measures how often patients visit the emergency room. Good dialysis centers help patients stay healthy and avoid emergency situations through proper treatment, patient education, and monitoring. Lower numbers mean fewer emergency visits, which is better for patients.

Good

Emergency Department Visits

Standardized ED Visit Ratio

0.65 (ratio)

Target: < 1.0 (below expected)

This tracks how often patients end up back in the emergency room within 30 days of leaving the hospital. Good dialysis centers coordinate with hospitals and provide proper follow-up care to prevent patients from getting sick again right after discharge. Lower numbers are better.

No Data

ED Visits Within 30 Days

Post-Discharge ED Visit Ratio

Data Not Available

Not enough patients to report on this measure. This typically means the facility serves fewer than the minimum number of patients required for reliable statistical reporting.

This shows what percentage of healthcare workers at the dialysis center got their COVID-19 vaccination. Dialysis patients are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19, so it's important that the staff caring for them are vaccinated to help protect patients.

Needs Improvement

Healthcare Personnel Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

0.0%

Target: ≥ 95%

This measures how often patients switch between different types of dialysis (like from hemodialysis to peritoneal dialysis, or vice versa). Good centers help patients choose the right type of dialysis for their lifestyle and medical needs, and avoid unnecessary switches that might be disruptive to care.

No Data

Dialysis Modality

Modality Switch Ratio

Data Not Available

Data not reported. The facility did not provide sufficient data for this reporting period.

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