About Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis facility in San Juan, PR, serving patients in San Juan County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 15 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis 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.
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 2018, providing 8 years of dialysis care to the San Juan community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options.
When choosing a dialysis center in San Juan, PR, 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
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in San Juan, PR 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: 20.1 (138.0 patients)
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 102.9 (45.0 patients)
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 63.0 (20.0 patients)
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.76
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis 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: 15.5 (66.0 patients)
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis performs worse than expected for vascular access (fistula). Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
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
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 15.5%, 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. 95% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 54.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
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About Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis?
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis 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 Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis offer?
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis have?
Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis has 15 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Hospital Metropolitano Centro De Dialysis.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·