About Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center is a for-profit dialysis facility in Pendleton, OR, serving patients in Umatilla County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 13 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling.
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center has been Medicare certified since 2007, providing 19 years of dialysis care to the Pendleton community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Pendleton, OR, 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
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center 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 Pendleton, OR.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 15.6 (116.0 patients)
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 68.2 (31.0 patients)
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 18.8 (19.0 patients)
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 5.4 (27.0 patients)
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 1.11
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center 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: 92.6 (29.0 patients)
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center 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: 1.98 (34.0 patients)
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center 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
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
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 92.6%, 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. 2.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center
What is the CMS rating for Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center?
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center 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 Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center offer?
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center part of a chain?
Yes, Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center have?
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center has 13 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·