About Emory Dialysis At Candler
Dialysis facility overview and details
Emory Dialysis At Candler is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Decatur, GA, serving patients in Dekalb County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Other, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 38 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Emory Dialysis At Candler 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.
Emory Dialysis At Candler has been Medicare certified since 2010, providing 16 years of dialysis care to the Decatur community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 5 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Decatur, GA, 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
Emory Dialysis At Candler 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 Decatur, GA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 24.0 (616.0 patients)
Emory Dialysis At Candler performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 120.8 (132.0 patients)
Emory Dialysis At Candler performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 28.4 (107.0 patients)
Emory Dialysis At Candler performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 33.8 (53.0 patients)
Emory Dialysis At Candler performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.61
Emory Dialysis At Candler 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: 55.1 (168.0 patients)
Emory Dialysis At Candler 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: 1.57 (97.0 patients)
Emory Dialysis At Candler 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
Emory Dialysis At Candler's arteriovenous fistula rate is 55.1%, 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 27% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 97% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 14.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Emory Dialysis At Candler
5 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Emory Dialysis At Candler
What is the CMS rating for Emory Dialysis At Candler?
Emory Dialysis At Candler 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 Emory Dialysis At Candler offer?
Emory Dialysis At Candler offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Emory Dialysis At Candler part of a chain?
Yes, Emory Dialysis At Candler is operated by Other.
How many treatment stations does Emory Dialysis At Candler have?
Emory Dialysis At Candler has 38 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Emory Dialysis At Candler?
5 physicians are affiliated with Emory Dialysis At Candler. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·