About Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home is a for-profit dialysis facility in Baltimore, MD, serving patients in Baltimore City County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 4 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training services. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the Baltimore community. The facility holds a 2-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Baltimore, MD, 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
Below Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home has received a 2-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Baltimore, MD should review the detailed quality measures below, including survival rates and infection data, and discuss these findings with their nephrologist when evaluating dialysis options.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 23.5 (150.0 patients)
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 169.2 (38.0 patients)
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 26.1 (26.0 patients)
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 16.4 (22.0 patients)
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 40.0 (17.0 patients)
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home 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: 0.91 (32.0 patients)
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home 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
Not 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
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 Kidney Home Downtown At Home's arteriovenous fistula rate is 40.0%, which falls below recommended levels. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 14.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home
What is the CMS rating for Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home?
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home has a 2-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 Kidney Home Downtown At Home offer?
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home part of a chain?
Yes, Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home have?
Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home has 4 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home?
3 physicians are affiliated with Davita Kidney Home Downtown At Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·