About Davita Pocahontas Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis facility in Pocahontas, AR, serving patients in Randolph County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 8 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis 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 Pocahontas Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the Pocahontas community. The facility holds a 1-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 Pocahontas, AR, 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
Poor
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Pocahontas, AR 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: 26.1 (219.0 patients)
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 193.9 (54.0 patients)
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 15.5 (52.0 patients)
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 68.6 (26.0 patients)
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis performs worse than expected for transplant waitlist. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis 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: 55.7 (59.0 patients)
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis 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: 1.09 (44.0 patients)
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis 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 Pocahontas Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 55.7%, 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. 36.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Davita Pocahontas Dialysis
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita Pocahontas Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Davita Pocahontas Dialysis?
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis has a 1-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 Pocahontas Dialysis offer?
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Davita Pocahontas Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Davita Pocahontas Dialysis is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita Pocahontas Dialysis have?
Davita Pocahontas Dialysis has 8 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita Pocahontas Dialysis?
3 physicians are affiliated with Davita Pocahontas Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·