Below-Average Patient Survival
This facility has a standardized mortality ratio of 26.20, which is above the national average of 1.0. This means patient survival at this clinic is lower than expected.
USRC Macon Hemlock Dialysis
657 HEMLOCK ST STE 100
Macon, GA 31201
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)
26.20
Below 1.0 = better survival
Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR)
145.30
Below 1.0 = fewer hospitalizations
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR)
0.24
Below 1.0 = fewer infections
Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR)
27.10
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
10%
% of patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
Fistula Rate
57%
Fistula is the preferred, lower-infection access method
Catheter Rate
18%
High catheter use = higher infection risk. Warning >15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is USRC Macon Hemlock Dialysis's CMS star rating?▲
USRC Macon Hemlock Dialysis 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 USRC Macon Hemlock Dialysis?▲
USRC Macon Hemlock Dialysis is owned by US Renal Care, Inc..
What is USRC Macon Hemlock Dialysis's infection rate?▲
USRC Macon Hemlock Dialysis has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 0.24. 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): 112754
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