About Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East
Dialysis facility overview and details
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East is a for-profit dialysis facility in Detroit, MI, serving patients in Wayne County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 24 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East 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. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East has been Medicare certified since 2003, providing 23 years of dialysis care to the Detroit community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Detroit, MI, 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
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Detroit, MI 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: 20.5 (270.0 patients)
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 243.9 (56.0 patients)
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East performs worse than expected for hospitalization. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 28.9 (115.0 patients)
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 38.9 (71.0 patients)
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East 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: 0.7 (43.0 patients)
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East 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
AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East's arteriovenous fistula rate is 38.9%, which falls below recommended levels. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. The facility reports a 8% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 75% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 27.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East
What is the CMS rating for Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East?
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East 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 Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East offer?
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East part of a chain?
Yes, Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East have?
Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East has 24 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East?
1 physicians are affiliated with Dialysis Care Center Great Lakes East. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·