About Davita Elberton Dialysis Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis facility in Elberton, GA, serving patients in Elbert County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 18 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center 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.
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center has been Medicare certified since 1987, providing 39 years of dialysis care to the Elberton community. The facility has earned a 4-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 Elberton, GA, 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
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center has earned a 4-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 Elberton, GA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 19.9 (237.0 patients)
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 113.9 (54.0 patients)
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 24.2 (54.0 patients)
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center performs better than expected for bloodstream infections, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 51.9 (53.0 patients)
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 2.1 (49.0 patients)
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center performs worse than expected for emergency dept visits. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
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
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 51.9%, which meets the minimum standard. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 19.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Davita Elberton Dialysis Center
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita Elberton Dialysis Center
What is the CMS rating for Davita Elberton Dialysis Center?
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center has a 4-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 Elberton Dialysis Center offer?
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Davita Elberton Dialysis Center part of a chain?
Yes, Davita Elberton Dialysis Center is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita Elberton Dialysis Center have?
Davita Elberton Dialysis Center has 18 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita Elberton Dialysis Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with Davita Elberton Dialysis Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·