Below-Average Patient Survival
This facility has a standardized mortality ratio of 35.70, which is above the national average of 1.0. This means patient survival at this clinic is lower than expected.
SHC WB Santa Cruz
2128 SOQUEL AVENUE
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly.
Overall Rating
Not ratedComposite of patient outcomes, safety, and experience
Patient Survival
★★★★★Based on standardized mortality ratio
Hospitalizations
★★★★★Rate of hospital admissions relative to expected
Infections
Not ratedBloodstream infection rate relative to national average
Patient Experience
Not ratedICH-CAHPS patient survey results
Patient Outcome Data
Ratios below 1.0 indicate better-than-expected outcomes. Above 1.0 means worse than the national average.
Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR)
35.70
Below 1.0 = better survival
Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR)
186.90
Below 1.0 = fewer hospitalizations
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR)
N/A
Below 1.0 = fewer infections
Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR)
23.80
Below 1.0 = fewer readmissions
Transplant Referrals & Vascular Access
Higher transplant referral rates and fistula usage generally indicate better patient-centered care. High catheter usage increases infection risk.
Transplant Referral Rate
N/A
% of patients referred for transplant evaluation
Transplant Waitlist Rate
53%
% of patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
Fistula Rate
N/A
Fistula is the preferred, lower-infection access method
Catheter Rate
N/A
High catheter use = higher infection risk. Warning >15%
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SHC WB Santa Cruz is owned by Satellite Dialysis.
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CMS Certification Number (CCN): 552725
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