Owned by Fresenius
This facility is owned by Fresenius, one of two companies that control over two-thirds of all dialysis facilities in the United States. Research has found that when large chains acquire independent clinics, transplant referral rates tend to decline while hospitalization and infection rates increase. Compare this facility's outcomes with independent clinics in your area.
Above-Average Infection Rate
This facility has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.50, which is above the national average of 1.0. This means patients at this clinic experience bloodstream infections at a higher rate than expected. Ask your nephrologist about vascular access options and infection prevention protocols.
FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW
3280 W 25th ST
Cleveland, OH 44109
CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly.
Overall Rating
★★★★★Composite of patient outcomes, safety, and experience
Patient Survival
★★★★★Based on standardized mortality ratio
Hospitalizations
★★★★★Rate of hospital admissions relative to expected
Infections
★★★★★Bloodstream infection rate relative to national average
Patient Experience
★★★★★ICH-CAHPS patient survey results
Patient Outcome Data
Ratios below 1.0 indicate better-than-expected outcomes. Above 1.0 means worse than the national average.
Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR)
17.30
Below 1.0 = better survival
Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR)
182.20
Below 1.0 = fewer hospitalizations
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR)
1.50
Below 1.0 = fewer infections
Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR)
27.40
Below 1.0 = fewer readmissions
Transplant Referrals & Vascular Access
Higher transplant referral rates and fistula usage generally indicate better patient-centered care. High catheter usage increases infection risk.
Transplant Referral Rate
1%
% of patients referred for transplant evaluation
Transplant Waitlist Rate
7%
% of patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
Fistula Rate
40%
Fistula is the preferred, lower-infection access method
Catheter Rate
24%
High catheter use = higher infection risk. Warning >15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW's CMS star rating?▲
FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW has a 2-star CMS Quality of Patient Care rating out of 5, based on patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection rates, and other clinical measures.
Who owns FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW?▲
FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW is owned by Fresenius. Fresenius is one of two companies that control over two-thirds of all dialysis facilities in the United States.
What is FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW's transplant referral rate?▲
1% of eligible patients at FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW have been referred for kidney transplant evaluation, according to CMS data.
What is FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW's infection rate?▲
FMC - OHIO RENAL CARE GROUP AT FARNSW has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.50. A ratio below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average; above 1.0 means more infections than expected.
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CMS Certification Number (CCN): 362591
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