About Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis facility in Hammond, IN, serving patients in Lake County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by American Renal Associates, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 12 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center 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.
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center has been Medicare certified since 2020, providing 6 years of dialysis care to the Hammond community. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Hammond, IN, 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
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 29.1 (58.0 patients)
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 144.1 (15.0 patients)
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center 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: 75.0 (15.0 patients)
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), 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
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 75.0%, 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. 18.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center
What is the CMS rating for Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center?
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center does not currently have an overall CMS quality rating available.
What dialysis services does Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center offer?
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center part of a chain?
Yes, Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center is operated by American Renal Associates.
How many treatment stations does Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center have?
Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center has 12 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with Hammond-whiting Dialysis Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·