About Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis facility in Allentown, PA, serving patients in Lehigh County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 13 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita St Luke's Allentown 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. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 2013, providing 13 years of dialysis care to the Allentown 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 Allentown, PA, 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 St Luke's Allentown 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 Allentown, PA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 16.7 (188.0 patients)
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 184.1 (41.0 patients)
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 23.6 (60.0 patients)
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 71.2 (16.0 patients)
Davita St Luke's Allentown 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: 0.4
Davita St Luke's Allentown 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: 52.9 (58.0 patients)
Davita St Luke's Allentown 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 (51.0 patients)
Davita St Luke's Allentown 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
AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 52.9%, 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. The facility reports a 4% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 10.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis?
Davita St Luke's Allentown 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 St Luke's Allentown Dialysis offer?
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis have?
Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis has 13 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis?
3 physicians are affiliated with Davita St Luke's Allentown Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·