About Dialysis Center Of Westerly
Dialysis facility overview and details
Dialysis Center Of Westerly is a for-profit dialysis facility in Westerly, RI, serving patients in Washington County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by American Renal Associates, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 15 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Dialysis Center Of Westerly 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.
Dialysis Center Of Westerly has been Medicare certified since 1980, providing 46 years of dialysis care to the Westerly community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Westerly, RI, 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
Dialysis Center Of Westerly 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 Westerly, RI.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 19.3 (175.0 patients)
Dialysis Center Of Westerly performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 159.9 (42.0 patients)
Dialysis Center Of Westerly performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 27.5 (45.0 patients)
Dialysis Center Of Westerly performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Dialysis Center Of Westerly 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: 77.2 (50.0 patients)
Dialysis Center Of Westerly 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: 1.22 (38.0 patients)
Dialysis Center Of Westerly 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
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Dialysis Center Of Westerly's arteriovenous fistula rate is 77.2%, 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. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 9.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Dialysis Center Of Westerly
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Dialysis Center Of Westerly
What is the CMS rating for Dialysis Center Of Westerly?
Dialysis Center Of Westerly 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 Dialysis Center Of Westerly offer?
Dialysis Center Of Westerly offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Dialysis Center Of Westerly part of a chain?
Yes, Dialysis Center Of Westerly is operated by American Renal Associates.
How many treatment stations does Dialysis Center Of Westerly have?
Dialysis Center Of Westerly has 15 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Dialysis Center Of Westerly?
2 physicians are affiliated with Dialysis Center Of Westerly. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·