About Davita South Chico Dialysis Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis facility in Chico, CA, serving patients in Butte 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 South Chico 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 South Chico Dialysis Center has been Medicare certified since 2004, providing 22 years of dialysis care to the Chico community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Chico, 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
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across dialysis quality measures including survival rates, hospitalization, and infection control. CMS evaluates dialysis facilities regularly to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Chico, CA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 24.7 (194.0 patients)
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 147.6 (51.0 patients)
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 27.0 (60.0 patients)
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 15.6 (32.0 patients)
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.26
Davita South Chico Dialysis 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: 67.9 (73.0 patients)
Davita South Chico 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: 1.09 (67.0 patients)
Davita South Chico Dialysis 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
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 South Chico Dialysis Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 67.9%, 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. 16.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Davita South Chico Dialysis Center
3 affiliated physicians
Patient Reviews
Reviews and ratings from patients
Loading reviews...
Manage This Dialysis Facility Profile
Claim your profile to update information, respond to reviews, add photos, and showcase your facility to patients and families.
Claim & Manage ProfileOther Dialysis Centers Nearby
Dialysis facilities in CA
Davita Bidwell Dialysis
DaVita · 5 mi away
966 East Ave, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-9937
Davita Chico Dialysis Center
DaVita · 5 mi away
530 Cohasset Road, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 895-8966
Rai-ceres Ave-chico
Fresenius Medical Care · 14 mi away
3011 Ceres Avenue #125, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-5279
Oroville Dialysis Clinic
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. · 27 mi away
3012 Olive Highway, Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6800
Davita Marysville Dialysis Center
DaVita · 37 mi away
1015 8th Street, Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-9801
Davita Red Bluff Dialysis Center
DaVita · 46 mi away
2455 Sister Mary Columba Drive, Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0052
Find Dialysis Centers in Nearby Cities
Browse dialysis facilities in surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita South Chico Dialysis Center
What is the CMS rating for Davita South Chico Dialysis Center?
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center has a 3-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 South Chico Dialysis Center offer?
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Davita South Chico Dialysis Center part of a chain?
Yes, Davita South Chico Dialysis Center is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita South Chico Dialysis Center have?
Davita South Chico Dialysis Center has 18 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita South Chico Dialysis Center?
3 physicians are affiliated with Davita South Chico Dialysis Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·