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Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning

Average3-Star CMS Rating

One Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201

19 Stations

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One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201

About Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning

Dialysis facility overview and details

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning is a for-profit dialysis facility in Kittanning, PA, serving patients in Armstrong County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by American Renal Associates, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 19 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training 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. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning has been Medicare certified since 1988, providing 38 years of dialysis care to the Kittanning 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 Kittanning, PA, 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

Star Rating3/5 Stars
Treatment Stations19
Late ShiftNot Available
In-Center HemodialysisYes
Peritoneal DialysisYes
Home TrainingYes
Chain OrganizationAmerican Renal Associates
Profit StatusProfit
CountyArmstrong
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality & Outcomes

CMS quality performance measures

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Average

CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning 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 Kittanning, PA.

Patient Survival

Patient mortality rates compared to expected

As Expected

Rate: 20.7 (230.0 patients)

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Hospitalization

Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients

As Expected

Rate: 122.2 (51.0 patients)

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Readmission

Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days

As Expected

Rate: 28.7 (50.0 patients)

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Bloodstream Infections

Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections

As Expected

Rate: 1.78

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning 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

As Expected

Rate: 67.8 (52.0 patients)

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning 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

As Expected

Rate: 0.46 (32.0 patients)

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning 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

Available

The most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Available

A home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.

Home Hemodialysis Training

Available

Training program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.

Late Shift Dialysis

Not Available

Evening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.

Clinical Performance

Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning'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. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 22.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.

Doctors at Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning

What is the CMS rating for Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning?

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning 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 Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning offer?

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.

Is Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning part of a chain?

Yes, Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning is operated by American Renal Associates.

How many treatment stations does Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning have?

Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning has 19 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.

How many doctors practice at Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning?

1 physicians are affiliated with Innovative Renal Care Central Kittanning. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·