About Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital
Dialysis facility overview and details
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Bronx, NY, serving patients in Bronx County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 8 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital 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.
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital has been Medicare certified since 2010, providing 16 years of dialysis care to the Bronx community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures.
When choosing a dialysis center in Bronx, NY, 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
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital 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 Bronx, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 11.0 (125.0 patients)
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 174.3 (37.0 patients)
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 18.8 (46.0 patients)
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.36
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital 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: 64.3 (60.0 patients)
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital 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
Rate: 0.0 (11.0 patients)
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield 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
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
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital's arteriovenous fistula rate is 64.3%, which meets the minimum standard. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. The facility reports a 4% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 94% 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 Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital?
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital 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 Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital offer?
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital part of a chain?
Yes, Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital have?
Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital has 8 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Montefiore Medical Center - Wakefield Hospital.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·