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Mountainside Hospital

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

Dialysis Unit, Montclair, NJ 07042

30 Stations

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Dialysis Unit
Montclair, NJ 07042

About Mountainside Hospital

Dialysis facility overview and details

Mountainside Hospital is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Montclair, NJ, serving patients in Essex County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 30 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.

Mountainside 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.

Mountainside Hospital has been Medicare certified since 1996, providing 30 years of dialysis care to the Montclair community. The facility holds a 2-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 4 physicians are affiliated with this facility.

When choosing a dialysis center in Montclair, NJ, 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 Rating2/5 Stars
Treatment Stations30
Late ShiftNot Available
In-Center HemodialysisYes
Peritoneal DialysisYes
Home TrainingNo
Chain OrganizationIndependent
Profit StatusNon-profit
CountyEssex
Affiliated Doctors4

Quality & Outcomes

CMS quality performance measures

2of 5

Below Average

CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating

Mountainside Hospital has received a 2-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Montclair, NJ 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

As Expected

Rate: 21.5 (591.0 patients)

Mountainside Hospital performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Hospitalization

Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients

As Expected

Rate: 146.2 (128.0 patients)

Mountainside Hospital performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Readmission

Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days

As Expected

Rate: 27.6 (134.0 patients)

Mountainside Hospital performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Transplant Waitlist

Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist

As Expected

Rate: 36.9 (63.0 patients)

Mountainside Hospital performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Bloodstream Infections

Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections

Worse Than Expected

Rate: 1.64

Mountainside Hospital performs worse than expected for bloodstream infections. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.

Vascular Access (Fistula)

Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access

As Expected

Rate: 49.8 (133.0 patients)

Mountainside 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

As Expected

Rate: 0.81 (163.0 patients)

Mountainside 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

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

Not 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

Mountainside Hospital's arteriovenous fistula rate is 49.8%, 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. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 29.0% 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 Mountainside Hospital

What is the CMS rating for Mountainside Hospital?

Mountainside Hospital has a 2-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 Mountainside Hospital offer?

Mountainside Hospital offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.

Is Mountainside Hospital part of a chain?

Yes, Mountainside Hospital is operated by Independent.

How many treatment stations does Mountainside Hospital have?

Mountainside Hospital has 30 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.

How many doctors practice at Mountainside Hospital?

4 physicians are affiliated with Mountainside Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·