SNF Dialysis Service
Turnkey in-facility dialysis for skilled nursing — we bring the machines, the licensed dialysis nurses, and the nephrology oversight to your building. Your residents receive HD, PD, or home-dialysis management on-site, with isolation capability for HCV/MDRO/COVID-positive patients.
What's Included in the SNF Dialysis Program
A complete in-facility dialysis program — equipment, staffing, oversight, and compliance — under one KidneyCare contract
In-Center Hemodialysis On-Site
Portable, ICU-compatible dialysis equipment delivered and operated by our licensed dialysis nurses. 3x weekly schedule (or as ordered) integrated with your facility's daily flow.
Isolation-Capable Workflow
Dedicated workflow and equipment for HCV, MDRO, and COVID-positive residents — so isolation status doesn't become a barrier to accepting an admission.
PD & Home-Dialysis Management
Residents already on PD or home hemodialysis stay on their modality. Our team manages it in your building. No need to build separate PD or HHD competency in-house.
Dedicated Clinical Team
Same dialysis nurses visit your facility on a fixed schedule. Board-certified nephrologist supervises every treatment plan with monthly resident evaluations.
Documentation & Compliance
CMS-compliant treatment records integrated with your charting system. Survey-ready documentation for state inspections and Five-Star quality reporting.
Emergency Coverage
24/7 on-call nephrologist for urgent dialysis needs, missed treatments, or access complications. Reduces ER transfers and rehospitalizations.
What Adding On-Site Dialysis Does for Your SNF
- Admit dialysis-dependent residents you previously had to decline
- Eliminate ambulance transport costs (~$300–800 per round trip, 3x weekly)
- Reduce rehospitalization rate — a CMS Five-Star quality measure
- Accept HCV/MDRO/COVID-positive dialysis patients with isolation workflow
- Improve length-of-stay metrics and discharge planning
- No capital investment in dialysis equipment or build-out
- Differentiation in your market vs. SNFs without on-site dialysis
Trusted Partner Since 2008
Over 15 years of experience providing acute dialysis services to hospitals and healthcare facilities across Southern California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and your /for-skilled-nursing-facilities partnership page?
This page describes the dialysis service itself — modalities, staffing, equipment, isolation workflow. The partnerships page describes the business model — onboarding, scheduling, what your facility provides vs. what we provide. They're complementary.
What space and utilities does our SNF need?
A dedicated treatment area (typically 200–400 sq ft for 2–4 stations), a water source meeting AAMI dialysis-quality standards (we provide the RO water treatment system), and adequate electrical capacity. We do a site assessment as part of onboarding.
How does isolation dialysis work in our building?
We rotate isolation patients into dedicated time slots with separate equipment and a strict workflow. For SNFs with HCV-positive residents, we maintain dedicated machines per CDC standards. This means you can accept admissions that other SNFs decline.
Will this affect our CMS Five-Star rating?
Indirectly, yes — on-site dialysis tends to reduce rehospitalization rate and ER transfers (both Five-Star quality measures) by eliminating the transport-and-wait failure modes. We help you track and report the relevant metrics.
What about residents who only need dialysis temporarily (AKI recovery)?
Same program. Our team adjusts modality and schedule as the resident's kidney function recovers. We coordinate with their nephrologist for the eventual discharge from dialysis if appropriate.
How long does it take to launch the program?
Typically 2–6 weeks from contract signature to first treatment, depending on space readiness and water-treatment install. We can also do interim mobile-based service for urgent admissions during build-out.
Related Services
For Skilled Nursing Facilities
Partnership model and onboarding process — start here if you're scoping a SNF contract.
Learn MoreHome Dialysis Program
Continuum-of-care for PD and home-HD patients in your SNF.
Learn MorePeritoneal Dialysis
PD modality details — gentle and suitable for many SNF residents.
Learn MoreStart a SNF Dialysis Program at Your Facility
We do site assessments and program design within a week of initial contact. No obligation.