About Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit
Dialysis facility overview and details
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Sioux Falls, SD, serving patients in Minnehaha County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Sanford Health, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States.
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training services. 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.
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit has been Medicare certified since 1977, providing 49 years of dialysis care to the Sioux Falls community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 6 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Sioux Falls, SD, 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
Very Good
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit 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 Sioux Falls, SD.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 30.0 (304.0 patients)
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 121.9 (80.0 patients)
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 29.3 (44.0 patients)
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 21.1 (43.0 patients)
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 55.4 (21.0 patients)
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit 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: 0.98 (76.0 patients)
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit 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
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
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit's arteriovenous fistula rate is 55.4%, 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. 15.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit
6 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit
What is the CMS rating for Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit?
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit 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 Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit offer?
Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit part of a chain?
Yes, Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit is operated by Sanford Health.
How many treatment stations does Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit have?
Station count information is not currently available for Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit.
How many doctors practice at Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit?
6 physicians are affiliated with Sanford Health - Dialysis Unit. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·