About Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Palo Alto, CA, serving patients in Santa Clara County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 6 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis 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.
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 1995, providing 31 years of dialysis care to the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA, 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
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Palo Alto, CA 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: 38.5 (123.0 patients)
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 151.2 (43.0 patients)
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 27.2 (30.0 patients)
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis 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: 1.5 (76.0 patients)
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis 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: 0.0 (16.0 patients)
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis 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
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 1.5%, 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. 1% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 85.0% 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 Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis?
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric 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 Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis offer?
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis have?
Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis has 6 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Lucile Packard Stanford Pediatric Dialysis.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·