About Usrc Valdosta Home Program
Dialysis facility overview and details
Usrc Valdosta Home Program is a for-profit dialysis facility in Valdosta, GA, serving patients in Lowndes County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by US Renal Care, Inc., one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 1 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Usrc Valdosta Home Program 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.
Usrc Valdosta Home Program has been Medicare certified since 2014, providing 12 years of dialysis care to the Valdosta community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Valdosta, GA, 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
Poor
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Usrc Valdosta Home Program has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Valdosta, GA should review the detailed quality measures below, including survival rates and infection data, and discuss these findings with their nephrologist when evaluating dialysis options.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 54.0 (233.0 patients)
Usrc Valdosta Home Program performs worse than expected for patient survival. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 193.1 (58.0 patients)
Usrc Valdosta Home Program performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 30.4 (68.0 patients)
Usrc Valdosta Home Program performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 109.3 (30.0 patients)
Usrc Valdosta Home Program performs worse than expected for transplant waitlist. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 55.6 (27.0 patients)
Usrc Valdosta Home Program 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: 0.92 (77.0 patients)
Usrc Valdosta Home Program 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
Usrc Valdosta Home Program's arteriovenous fistula rate is 55.6%, 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. 45.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Usrc Valdosta Home Program
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Usrc Valdosta Home Program
What is the CMS rating for Usrc Valdosta Home Program?
Usrc Valdosta Home Program has a 1-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 Usrc Valdosta Home Program offer?
Usrc Valdosta Home Program offers peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Usrc Valdosta Home Program part of a chain?
Yes, Usrc Valdosta Home Program is operated by US Renal Care, Inc..
How many treatment stations does Usrc Valdosta Home Program have?
Usrc Valdosta Home Program has 1 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Usrc Valdosta Home Program?
3 physicians are affiliated with Usrc Valdosta Home Program. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·