About Vacherie Dx
Dialysis facility overview and details
Vacherie Dx is a for-profit dialysis facility in Vacherie, LA, serving patients in Saint James County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 8 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Vacherie Dx 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.
Vacherie Dx has been Medicare certified since 1996, providing 30 years of dialysis care to the Vacherie community.
When choosing a dialysis center in Vacherie, LA, 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
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 28.6 (61.0 patients)
Vacherie Dx performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 108.9 (13.0 patients)
Vacherie Dx performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 85.0 (13.0 patients)
Vacherie Dx performs better than expected for vascular access (fistula), indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
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
Vacherie Dx's arteriovenous fistula rate is 85.0%, 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. 1.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Vacherie Dx
What is the CMS rating for Vacherie Dx?
Vacherie Dx does not currently have an overall CMS quality rating available.
What dialysis services does Vacherie Dx offer?
Vacherie Dx offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Vacherie Dx part of a chain?
Yes, Vacherie Dx is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Vacherie Dx have?
Vacherie Dx has 8 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Vacherie Dx?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Vacherie Dx.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·