About Holy Cross Hospital
Dialysis facility overview and details
Holy Cross Hospital is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Silver Spring, MD, serving patients in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 14 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Holy Cross Hospital 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.
Holy Cross Hospital has been Medicare certified since 1981, providing 45 years of dialysis care to the Silver Spring community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Silver Spring, MD, 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
Holy Cross Hospital has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Silver Spring, MD 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: 19.4 (180.0 patients)
Holy Cross Hospital performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 41.0 (37.0 patients)
Holy Cross Hospital performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 48.5 (12.0 patients)
Holy Cross Hospital 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: 40.3 (73.0 patients)
Holy Cross Hospital performs worse than expected for vascular access (fistula). Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 1.07 (27.0 patients)
Holy Cross Hospital 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
Holy Cross Hospital's arteriovenous fistula rate is 40.3%, 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. 42% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 33.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Holy Cross Hospital
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Holy Cross Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Holy Cross Hospital?
Holy Cross Hospital 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 Holy Cross Hospital offer?
Holy Cross Hospital offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Holy Cross Hospital part of a chain?
Yes, Holy Cross Hospital is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Holy Cross Hospital have?
Holy Cross Hospital has 14 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Holy Cross Hospital?
3 physicians are affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·