About University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc
Dialysis facility overview and details
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc is a for-profit dialysis facility in Louisville Ky, KY, serving patients in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by American Renal Associates, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 17 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc 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.
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc has been Medicare certified since 2014, providing 12 years of dialysis care to the Louisville Ky community. The facility has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 2 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
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc 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 Louisville Ky, KY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 15.9 (210.0 patients)
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 138.2 (45.0 patients)
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 21.7 (37.0 patients)
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 2.09
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc 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: 56.3 (62.0 patients)
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc 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: 1.09 (23.0 patients)
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc 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
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
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc's arteriovenous fistula rate is 56.3%, 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. The facility reports a 17% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 100% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 8.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc
What is the CMS rating for University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc?
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc 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 University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc offer?
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc part of a chain?
Yes, University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc is operated by American Renal Associates.
How many treatment stations does University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc have?
University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc has 17 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc?
2 physicians are affiliated with University Kidney Center Hikes Lane Llc. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·