About Westchester Artificial Kidney Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Elmsford, NY, serving patients in Westchester County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Dialysis Clinic, Inc., one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 20 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Westchester Artificial Kidney 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.
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center has been Medicare certified since 1981, providing 45 years of dialysis care to the Elmsford community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 5 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Elmsford, 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
Westchester Artificial Kidney 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 Elmsford, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 13.7 (264.0 patients)
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 170.6 (62.0 patients)
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 24.4 (61.0 patients)
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 7.8 (24.0 patients)
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center 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: 48.8 (73.0 patients)
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center 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: 1.08 (68.0 patients)
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center 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
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 48.8%, which falls below recommended levels. 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. 6.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Westchester Artificial Kidney Center
5 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Westchester Artificial Kidney Center
What is the CMS rating for Westchester Artificial Kidney Center?
Westchester Artificial Kidney 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 Westchester Artificial Kidney Center offer?
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is Westchester Artificial Kidney Center part of a chain?
Yes, Westchester Artificial Kidney Center is operated by Dialysis Clinic, Inc..
How many treatment stations does Westchester Artificial Kidney Center have?
Westchester Artificial Kidney Center has 20 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Westchester Artificial Kidney Center?
5 physicians are affiliated with Westchester Artificial Kidney Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·