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Dialysis center · CMS Certification 502553

NKC KENT KIDNEY CENTER

25316 74TH AVE S STE 101, KENT, WA 98032

(253) 850-6810

Value37/ 100

3★ care at above-average cost — fair value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Star Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported performance scores and facility details

Total performance score
52
Five-star dimension score
Not yet reported by CMS
Chain organization
Northwest Kidney Centers
Profit / non-profit
Non-profit

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

Patient outcomes

How patients at this center fared compared with expectations

Patient survival(679 patients)
22.1%
Hospitalization rateLower is better.(179 patients)
151.1
Hospital readmission rateLower is better.(154 patients)
27.9
Emergency department visitsLower is better.(85 patients)
1.46

Treatment and access

Patients using a fistula for access(193 patients)
75.3%
Patients with a long-term catheterLower is better.(193 patients)
12%
Patients waitlisted for a kidney transplant(173 patients)
12.1%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The CMS star rating summarizes clinical performance across the center's patients.
  • The total-performance and five-star dimension scores reflect outcomes like infection control and adequate dialysis.
  • Ask about scheduling, transportation, and how the center handles emergencies.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — NKC KENT KIDNEY CENTER

Dialysis center · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • What are your infection rates and how do you prevent access infections?
  • What appointment times are available, and how flexible is scheduling?
  • How do you handle missed treatments or medical emergencies during dialysis?
  • What is the staff-to-patient ratio during my treatment times?
  • Is the center in my insurance network, and what will I pay?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.