About Sanford Worthington Medical Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Sanford Worthington Medical Center is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Worthington, MN, serving patients in Nobles County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Sanford Health, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 8 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Sanford Worthington Medical Center offers in-center hemodialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility.
Sanford Worthington Medical Center has been Medicare certified since 1984, providing 42 years of dialysis care to the Worthington community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Worthington, MN, 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
Excellent
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Sanford Worthington Medical Center has earned a 5-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 Worthington, MN.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 27.0 (94.0 patients)
Sanford Worthington Medical Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 94.9 (26.0 patients)
Sanford Worthington Medical Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 13.5 (17.0 patients)
Sanford Worthington Medical Center performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 4.38
Sanford Worthington Medical Center 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
Rate: 72.6 (35.0 patients)
Sanford Worthington Medical Center performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), 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
Not 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.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Sanford Worthington Medical Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 72.6%, 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. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 11.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Sanford Worthington Medical Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Sanford Worthington Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Sanford Worthington Medical Center?
Sanford Worthington Medical Center has a 5-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 Worthington Medical Center offer?
Sanford Worthington Medical Center offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Sanford Worthington Medical Center part of a chain?
Yes, Sanford Worthington Medical Center is operated by Sanford Health.
How many treatment stations does Sanford Worthington Medical Center have?
Sanford Worthington Medical Center has 8 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Sanford Worthington Medical Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Sanford Worthington Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·