About Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes
Dialysis facility overview and details
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Anacortes, WA, serving patients in Skagit 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 8 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes 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 Centers Anacortes has been Medicare certified since 2014, providing 12 years of dialysis care to the Anacortes community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes 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 Anacortes, WA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 19.6 (97.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 88.2 (20.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.66
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes 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: 64.4 (19.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes 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: 1.93 (13.0 patients)
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes 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 Centers Anacortes's arteriovenous fistula rate is 64.4%, 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. 98% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 20.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes
What is the CMS rating for Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes?
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes 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 Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes offer?
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes part of a chain?
Yes, Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes is operated by Puget Sound Kidney Centers.
How many treatment stations does Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes have?
Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes has 8 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes?
2 physicians are affiliated with Puget Sound Kidney Centers Anacortes. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·