Quick answers
- Where is FKC First State?
- 608 Ferry Cut-Off, New Castle, DE 19720, in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What is the phone number of FKC First State?
- (302) 328-9044, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of FKC First State?
- Medicare star rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-22).
- Does FKC First State offer home dialysis or an evening shift?
- Home dialysis (peritoneal): not listed. Home hemodialysis training: not listed. Shift starting after 5 p.m.: yes (Medicare data).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Key facts
| Type | Dialysis facility |
|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 24 |
| Ownership | For profit |
| Chain organization | Fresenius Medical Care |
| Medicare certification date | 1998-04-27 |
| Services | In-center hemodialysis · Evening shift (starts after 5 p.m.) |
| Address | 608 Ferry Cut-Off, New Castle, DE 19720 |
| County | New Castle County |
| State | Delaware |
| Phone | (302) 328‑9044 |
| CMS Certification Number | 082509 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any dialysis facility, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Which treatment times are open (morning, afternoon, evening shift)? Can the schedule fit your work or transport?
- Does the center offer home dialysis (peritoneal or home hemodialysis) or training for it?
- Which kidney doctors (nephrologists) see patients here, and how often?
- How many patients does each nurse or technician care for during a treatment?
- Is there a dietitian and a social worker? How do they help with diet, insurance and transport?
- Can the center help you get on a kidney transplant waiting list?
- What happens if you need to travel, or if the center closes because of bad weather?
- Are there staff or interpreters who speak your language?
Other dialysis facilities nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- FKC Newport Pike5.1 mi · Wilmington, DE · 2 of 5 stars
- Concerto Delaware5.9 mi · Newark, DE
- FKC Brandywine Home Therapies5.9 mi · Newark, DE · 3 of 5 stars
- FKC Brandywine6.4 mi · Wilmington, DE · 2 of 5 stars
- FKC Fox Run6.5 mi · Bear, DE · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Rockford Center4.5 mi · Newark, DE · Psychiatric Hospital
- Christiana Hospital4.7 mi · Newark, DE · Acute Care Hospital
- Wilmington VA Medical Center6.5 mi · Wilmington, DE · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Dialysis Facility - Listing by Facility — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-22, retrieved 2026-10-31
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances