About Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo
Dialysis facility overview and details
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Poulsbo, WA, serving patients in Kitsap County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Puget Sound Kidney Centers, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 11 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo 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. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo has been Medicare certified since 2006, providing 20 years of dialysis care to the Poulsbo community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting strong performance across patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection control, and clinical care measures. This places the facility among the higher-rated dialysis centers serving patients in Poulsbo, WA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 27.0 (183.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 187.9 (46.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 24.1 (49.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 28.5 (23.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.44
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo 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: 73.8 (50.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo 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: 1.12 (75.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo 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
AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo's arteriovenous fistula rate is 73.8%, 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. The facility reports a 16% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 96% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 9.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo
What is the CMS rating for Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo?
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo has a 4-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 Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo offer?
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo part of a chain?
Yes, Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo is operated by Puget Sound Kidney Centers.
How many treatment stations does Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo have?
Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo has 11 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo?
3 physicians are affiliated with Puget Sound Kidney Center-poulsbo. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·