About Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis facility in San Antonio, TX, serving patients in Bexar County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 16 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis 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 Southwest San Antonio Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 1988, providing 38 years of dialysis care to the San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX, 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 Southwest San Antonio Dialysis 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 San Antonio, TX.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 33.2 (278.0 patients)
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis performs worse than expected for patient survival. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 158.6 (76.0 patients)
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 27.9 (63.0 patients)
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.47
Davita Southwest San Antonio 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: 69.6 (85.0 patients)
Davita Southwest San Antonio 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: 0.85 (21.0 patients)
Davita Southwest San Antonio 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
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 Southwest San Antonio Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 69.6%, 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. 8.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis?
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis 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 Southwest San Antonio Dialysis offer?
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis have?
Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis has 16 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis?
3 physicians are affiliated with Davita Southwest San Antonio Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·