About Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc
Dialysis facility overview and details
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Staten Island, NY, serving patients in Richmond County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Dialysis Clinic, Inc., one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 26 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis 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.
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc has been Medicare certified since 1997, providing 29 years of dialysis care to the Staten Island community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 4 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Staten Island, NY, 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
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc 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 Staten Island, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 16.7 (543.0 patients)
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 125.6 (128.0 patients)
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 25.6 (92.0 patients)
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 15.3 (51.0 patients)
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.34
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc performs better than expected for bloodstream infections, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 68.1 (128.0 patients)
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc 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: 0.62 (77.0 patients)
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc 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
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
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc's arteriovenous fistula rate is 68.1%, 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. 95% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 16.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc
4 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc
What is the CMS rating for Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc?
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc 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 Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc offer?
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc part of a chain?
Yes, Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc is operated by Dialysis Clinic, Inc..
How many treatment stations does Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc have?
Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc has 26 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc?
4 physicians are affiliated with Staten Island Dialysis Clinic/ Akc. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·