About Davita San Rafael Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita San Rafael Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis facility in San Rafael, CA, serving patients in Marin County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 24 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita San Rafael Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training 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. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Davita San Rafael Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 2016, providing 10 years of dialysis care to the San Rafael community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 8 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in San Rafael, CA, 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 San Rafael Dialysis 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 San Rafael, CA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 17.3 (276.0 patients)
Davita San Rafael Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 102.4 (68.0 patients)
Davita San Rafael Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 19.3 (48.0 patients)
Davita San Rafael Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 16.0 (20.0 patients)
Davita San Rafael Dialysis performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.37
Davita San Rafael Dialysis 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: 79.2 (97.0 patients)
Davita San Rafael Dialysis 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: 1.17 (34.0 patients)
Davita San Rafael 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
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 San Rafael Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 79.2%, 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. The facility reports a 3% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 7.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Davita San Rafael Dialysis
8 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita San Rafael Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Davita San Rafael Dialysis?
Davita San Rafael Dialysis 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 San Rafael Dialysis offer?
Davita San Rafael Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Davita San Rafael Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Davita San Rafael Dialysis is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita San Rafael Dialysis have?
Davita San Rafael Dialysis has 24 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita San Rafael Dialysis?
8 physicians are affiliated with Davita San Rafael Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·