Above-Average Infection Rate
This facility has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.46, 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.
Fort Valley Dialysis Center, LLC
135 AVERA DRIVE
Fort Valley, GA 31030
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
Not ratedICH-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)
31.50
Below 1.0 = better survival
Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR)
124.20
Below 1.0 = fewer hospitalizations
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR)
1.46
Below 1.0 = fewer infections
Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR)
27.60
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
N/A
% of patients referred for transplant evaluation
Transplant Waitlist Rate
5%
% of patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
Fistula Rate
46%
Fistula is the preferred, lower-infection access method
Catheter Rate
31%
High catheter use = higher infection risk. Warning >15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Valley Dialysis Center, LLC's CMS star rating?▲
Fort Valley Dialysis Center, LLC has a 1-star CMS Quality of Patient Care rating out of 5, based on patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection rates, and other clinical measures.
Who owns Fort Valley Dialysis Center, LLC?▲
Fort Valley Dialysis Center, LLC is owned by American Renal Associat.
What is Fort Valley Dialysis Center, LLC's infection rate?▲
Fort Valley Dialysis Center, LLC has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.46. 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): 112732
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