About Avera Dialysis - Brookings
Dialysis facility overview and details
Avera Dialysis - Brookings is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Brookings, SD, serving patients in Brookings County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 7 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Avera Dialysis - Brookings offers in-center hemodialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility.
Avera Dialysis - Brookings has been Medicare certified since 2012, providing 14 years of dialysis care to the Brookings community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Brookings, SD, consider the types of dialysis offered, quality ratings, treatment schedules, and proximity to your home or workplace. Since dialysis patients typically visit three times per week, convenience and quality of care are both critical factors in selecting the right facility.
At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Avera Dialysis - Brookings has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting strong performance across patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection control, and clinical care measures. This places the facility among the higher-rated dialysis centers serving patients in Brookings, SD.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 20.4 (72.0 patients)
Avera Dialysis - Brookings performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 86.7 (22.0 patients)
Avera Dialysis - Brookings performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.71
Avera Dialysis - Brookings performs as expected for bloodstream infections, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 85.8 (20.0 patients)
Avera Dialysis - Brookings performs better than expected for vascular access (fistula), indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 2.49 (11.0 patients)
Avera Dialysis - Brookings performs as expected for emergency dept visits, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data
Treatment Services
Dialysis modalities and scheduling options
In-Center Hemodialysis
AvailableThe most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Not AvailableA home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.
Home Hemodialysis Training
Not AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Avera Dialysis - Brookings's arteriovenous fistula rate is 85.8%, which exceeds the recommended target. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 4.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Avera Dialysis - Brookings
What is the CMS rating for Avera Dialysis - Brookings?
Avera Dialysis - Brookings has a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which evaluates dialysis facilities on patient outcomes, safety, and clinical measures.
What dialysis services does Avera Dialysis - Brookings offer?
Avera Dialysis - Brookings offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Avera Dialysis - Brookings part of a chain?
Yes, Avera Dialysis - Brookings is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Avera Dialysis - Brookings have?
Avera Dialysis - Brookings has 7 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Avera Dialysis - Brookings?
1 physicians are affiliated with Avera Dialysis - Brookings. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·