West Virginia Dialysis Facilities

Detailed report on the dialysis center located in Charleston, West Virginia (WV).

West Virginia Dialysis Facilities is a large dialysis clinic with 35 stations based at BMA Charleston 2345 Chesterfield Avenue in Charleston, WV. The for-profit facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, which runs other dialysis facilities. The center was certified by Medicare in 1980. The facility offers late shift, in-center hemodialysis, hemo hemodialysis training, and in-center peritoneal services. The patient survival category for this clinic is average.

Staff is made up of the full time equivalent of 7.48 registered nurses, 0.75 nursing aides, 17.28 technicians, 1.51 social workers, 1.01 dieticians, 2.78 administrators, 3.23 managers, and 1.34 other employees. This provider furnished 199,441 units of epoetin to patients in 2006, which is below average when compared nationally. The number of patients that have a URR of 65% or more is on par with national levels. Patients with a HCT of 33% or higher is close to national levels.

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Operated By

Fresenius Medical Care

Ownership Type

For-Profit

Address

BMA Charleston
2345 Chesterfield Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304

Phone Number

(304) 345-7322

Geographic Coordinates

38.330963, -81.61511

* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Certification Date

04/01/1980

* Originally passed inspection by Medicare or Medicaid on this date. This is not the same as accreditation.

Stations

The total number of dialysis stations the facility operates. Each patient is assigned to a station when receiving dialysis treatment. Typically, a single station can offers one type of dialysis but different types of stations can be offered per facility.

This Provider: 35
Charleston Average: 19
Kanawha County Average: 20
West Virginia Average: 15
United States Average: 17

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Services

In-Center Hemodialysis Service

Indicates whether the facility offers hemodialysis services on site. Hemodialysis is the process of pumping blood through a dialyzer with dialysate. After being cleaned, the cleansed blood is the returned to the body.

This Provider: Yes
Charleston: 2 (100.00%) Offer this Service
Kanawha County: 3 (100.00%) Offer this Service
West Virginia: 27 (96.43%) Offer this Service
United States: 4,686 (96.96%) Offer this Service

Home Hemodialysis Training Service

Indicates whether the facility offers hemodialysis training at patients' place of residence.

This Provider: Yes
Charleston: 1 (50.00%) Offer this Service
Kanawha County: 2 (66.67%) Offer this Service
West Virginia: 8 (28.57%) Offer this Service
United States: 806 (16.68%) Offer this Service

Late Shift Service

Indicates whether the facility has a shift starting at 5:00 PM or later.

This Provider: Yes
Charleston: 1 (50.00%) Offer this Service
Kanawha County: 1 (33.33%) Offer this Service
West Virginia: 6 (21.43%) Offer this Service
United States: 931 (19.26%) Offer this Service

In-Center Peritoneal Service

Indicates whether the facility offers peritoneal services on site. Peritoneal dialysis is the process running a sterile solution of minerals and glucose through a tube into the peritoneal cavity. The dialysate is left for a period of time to absorb the waste products and then drained.

This Provider: Yes
Charleston: 1 (50.00%) Offer this Service
Kanawha County: 2 (66.67%) Offer this Service
West Virginia: 16 (57.14%) Offer this Service
United States: 2,235 (46.24%) Offer this Service

Quality Measures

Patient Survival

The patient survival category set by Medicare and Medicaid directly. Facilities fall into one of three categories; better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected.

As Expected

Patients with URR of 65% or More

The number and percentage of patients that had a urea reduction ratio of 65% or higher. The URR is a measure used to quantify hemodialysis treatment. A higher value is better, with the minimum accepted value by Medicare and Medicaid being 65%.

This Provider: 139 (91.00%)
Charleston: 126 (91.00%)
Kanawha County: 194 (88.00%)
West Virginia: 1,147 (87.86%)
United States: 225,886 (94.68%)

Patients with HCT of 33% or More

The number and percentage of patients that had a hematocrit level of 33% or higher. The hematocrit level of an individual is considered an integral part of their complete blood count. Typical hematocrit levels are 38% to 52% in males and 37% to 47% in females.

This Provider: 142 (90.00%)
Charleston: 128 (90.00%)
Kanawha County: 77 (48.00%)
West Virginia: 1,027 (85.55%)
United States: 221,150 (92.20%)

Staff

Registered Nurses on Staff

The number of full time equivalent registered nurses employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 7.48
Kanawha County Average: 7.84
West Virginia Average: 3.99
United States Average: 3.91

Licensed Practical Nurses on Staff

The number of full time equivalent licensed practical nurses employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.02
West Virginia Average: 0.64
United States Average: 0.82

Doctors on Staff

The number of full time equivalent doctors employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.00
United States Average: 0.09

Nursing Aides on Staff

The number of full time equivalent nursing aides employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.75
Kanawha County Average: 0.38
West Virginia Average: 0.36
United States Average: 0.31

Technicians on Staff

The number of full time equivalent technicians employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 17.28
Kanawha County Average: 15.02
West Virginia Average: 6.85
United States Average: 7.03

Social Workers on Staff

The number of full time equivalent social workers employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 1.51
Kanawha County Average: 1.25
West Virginia Average: 0.61
United States Average: 0.66

Dieticians on Staff

The number of full time equivalent dieticians employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 1.01
Kanawha County Average: 1.00
West Virginia Average: 0.46
United States Average: 0.57

Administrators on Staff

The number of full time equivalent administrators employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 2.78
Kanawha County Average: 1.89
West Virginia Average: 1.53
United States Average: 1.79

Management on Staff

The number of full time equivalent management employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 3.23
Kanawha County Average: 2.62
West Virginia Average: 1.32
United States Average: 0.82

Others on Staff

The number of full time equivalent other employees employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 1.34
Kanawha County Average: 1.88
West Virginia Average: 0.60
United States Average: 0.50

Registered Nurses on Call

The number of full time equivalent registered nurses employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.03
United States Average: 0.06

Licensed Practical Nurses on Call

The number of full time equivalent licensed practical nurses employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.00
United States Average: 0.01

Doctors on Call

The number of full time equivalent doctors employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.05
United States Average: 0.13

Nursing Aides on Call

The number of full time equivalent nursing aides employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.00
United States Average: 0.00

Technicians on Call

The number of full time equivalent technicians employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.09
United States Average: 0.04

Social Workers on Call

The number of full time equivalent social workers employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.00
United States Average: 0.02

Dieticians on Call

The number of full time equivalent dieticians employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.04
United States Average: 0.03

Administrators on Call

The number of full time equivalent administrators employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.00
United States Average: 0.03

Management on Call

The number of full time equivalent management employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.00
United States Average: 0.02

Others on Call

The number of full time equivalent other employees employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.

This Provider: 0.00
Kanawha County Average: 0.00
West Virginia Average: 0.00
United States Average: 0.01

Treatment Figures

Units of Epoetin Furnished

The number of units of epoetin (EPO) furnished by this provider to it's patients in 2006.

This Provider: 199,441
West Virginia Average: 79,019
United States Average: 259,761

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WV Dialysis Facilities

Details:: I am looking for the WV Dialysis location that was once located in Kanawha City (as of 5/1985). Did they move? Did they go out of business? Please help
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Nearby Dialysis Centers

Charleston Area Medical Center
Located 1.27 miles away in Charleston.
Greater Charleston Dialysis, PLLC
Located 5.81 miles away in South Charleston.
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Note: There are a total of 3 centers within 35 miles of this provider.

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Note: These physicians are not associated with this provider. However, an office is nearby.

Nearby Hotels

Charleston Plaza Hotel
Located 1.55 miles away with 160 rooms and rates from $59 a night.
Fairfield Inn Marriott Charleston
Located 1.56 miles away with 80 rooms and rates from $67 a night.
Embassy Ste Charleston WV
Located 1.89 miles away with 253 rooms and rates from $134 a night.
Marriott Charleston Town Center
Located 2.14 miles away with 80 rooms and rates from $109 a night.
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Located 2.34 miles away with 113 rooms and rates from $99 a night.

Note: There are a total of 17 hotels within 10 miles of this provider.

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Charleston at a Glance

People

Charleston had a total population of 53,421 in 2000, of which 11,043 were children under the age of 18 and 9,423 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 40.8.

Total Population:: 53,421
Males:: 24,906 (46.6%)
Female:: 28,515 (53.4%)
Median Age:: 40.8
Children (0-17):: 11,043 (20.7%)
Adults (18-64):: 32,955 (61.7%)
Seniors (65+):: 9,423 (17.6%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.39, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.39 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 2
Doctors:: 1,223
Home Agencies:: 4
Hospitals:: 3
Nursing Homes:: 4
Medical Suppliers:: 48
Rehab Centers:: 3

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $47,975 while the median household income was $34,009. Roughly 16.22% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $47,975
Household Income:: $34,009
In Poverty:: 16.22%

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