FKC Swarthmore

FKC Swarthmore (Fresenius Kidney Care Swarthmore) is a dialysis center located in Swarthmore, PA with 16 dialysis stations. This facility offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis. It operates as a profit organization. This center is part of the Fresenius Medical Care network.

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Quality Rating

4.0/5

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5.0/5

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709 South Chester Road

# 320

Swarthmore, PA 19081

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(610) 541-0468

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Overview

Facility Information

CMS Certification:392649

Ownership:Profit

Number of Dialysis Stations:16

Certified Since:February 2, 1999

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

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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

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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

🔵Typical

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

Dialysis Services

Services Offered

Available dialysis treatments and services at this facility.

In-Center Hemodialysis

Available

Traditional hemodialysis performed at the dialysis center

Typically 3 sessions per week, 3-4 hours per session

Peritoneal Dialysis

Available

Home-based dialysis using the peritoneal membrane

Continuous or automated peritoneal dialysis options

Home Hemodialysis Training

Not Offered

Training program for patients to perform hemodialysis at home

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 Quality Rating
The official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality rating for dialysis facilities. This rating is calculated using 7 key quality measures including patient outcomes, safety, and care effectiveness. Ratings range from 1-5 stars, with 5 stars indicating "much above average" quality.

CMS 5-Star Quality Rating

4.0 out of 5 stars

4.0 Stars

State Average

3.1 stars

National Average

1.9 stars

Official CMS quality rating based on 7 key measures including patient outcomes, safety, and care effectiveness. Higher star ratings indicate better quality care compared to other dialysis facilities.

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.

Worse

Avoiding Transfusions

Lower transfusion rates

44.9 per 100 pt-years

National Avg: 32.8 per 100 pt-years

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.

Worse

Fistula Access

Arteriovenous fistula rate

54.5%

National Avg: 57.9%

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.

Worse

Phosphorus Control

Optimal phosphorus levels

21.0%

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.

Better

Preventing Hospitalizations

Lower hospitalization rates

105.6 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.

Better

Preventing Deaths

Lower mortality rates

18.3 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.

Better

Preventing Infections

Lower infection rates

0.3 (SIR)

National Avg: 1.0 (SIR)

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.

Better

Dialysis Adequacy

Kt/V ≥ 1.2 achieved

99.0%

State Avg: 98.0%

National Avg: 97.0%

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.

Better

Transplant Waitlist

Waitlist preparation ratio

1.2 ratio

National Avg: 1.0 ratio

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

0.59 (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.

Fair

ED Visits Within 30 Days

Post-Discharge ED Visit Ratio

0.90 (ratio)

Target: < 1.0 (below expected)

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

3.0%

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.

Excellent

Dialysis Modality

Modality Switch Ratio

0.00 (ratio)

Target: < 1.0 (below expected)

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