About Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien
Dialysis facility overview and details
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Prairie Du Chien, WI, serving patients in Crawford County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Gundersen Lutheran, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 12 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien 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.
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien has been Medicare certified since 1986, providing 40 years of dialysis care to the Prairie Du Chien community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Prairie Du Chien, WI, 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
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien 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 Prairie Du Chien, WI.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 16.2 (82.0 patients)
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 92.6 (23.0 patients)
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 32.1 (15.0 patients)
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 1.88
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien 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: 67.8 (23.0 patients)
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien 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: 2.67 (14.0 patients)
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien 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
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien's arteriovenous fistula rate is 67.8%, 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. 21.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien
What is the CMS rating for Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien?
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien 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 Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien offer?
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien part of a chain?
Yes, Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien is operated by Gundersen Lutheran.
How many treatment stations does Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien have?
Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien has 12 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien?
1 physicians are affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis - Prairie Du Chien. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·