About North Alabama Home Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
North Alabama Home Dialysis is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Decatur, AL, serving patients in Morgan County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Dialysis Clinic, Inc., one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 4 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
North Alabama Home Dialysis offers peritoneal dialysis services. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling.
North Alabama Home Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 2007, providing 19 years of dialysis care to the Decatur 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 Decatur, AL, 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
North Alabama Home Dialysis 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 Decatur, AL.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 25.4 (153.0 patients)
North Alabama Home Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 153.2 (33.0 patients)
North Alabama Home Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 43.1 (19.0 patients)
North Alabama Home Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 0.84 (20.0 patients)
North Alabama Home 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
Not 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About North Alabama Home Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for North Alabama Home Dialysis?
North Alabama Home Dialysis 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 North Alabama Home Dialysis offer?
North Alabama Home Dialysis offers peritoneal dialysis.
Is North Alabama Home Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, North Alabama Home Dialysis is operated by Dialysis Clinic, Inc..
How many treatment stations does North Alabama Home Dialysis have?
North Alabama Home Dialysis has 4 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at North Alabama Home Dialysis?
1 physicians are affiliated with North Alabama Home Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·