On-Site Hemodialysis & Renal Care at Parkville Care Center (Hartford, CT) - Hemodiálisis en el Centro

In-House Dialysis at a Skilled Nursing Facility — Why It Matters

Parkville Care Center now offers comprehensive, on-site hemodialysis services exclusively for our residents, eliminating the burden of outside transportation to dialysis clinics multiple times per week.

Designed specifically for individuals who require both kidney disease management and skilled nursing or rehabilitation services, our in-house dialysis suite provides coordinated, efficient, and resident-centered care within one location.

Operated in collaboration with DaVita, a national leader in dialysis services, this program allows residents with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), or certain cases of acute kidney injury (AKI) to receive treatment safely inside our Hartford skilled nursing facility.

To learn more or make a referral, call (860) 812-0788. 

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Experience the Ease of On-Site Dialysis

High Quality, On-Site Dialysis at Skilled Nursing Facilities

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The Advantage of On-Site Dialysis in Hartford, CT

Choosing a skilled nursing facility with dialysis services offers important clinical and quality-of-life benefits.

No Off-Site Transportation

Dialysis is provided right inside Parkville Care Center — removing the need for ambulance or medical transport, reducing fatigue, and minimizing missed treatments.

Coordinated Clinical Care

Our nursing team, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, and dialysis professionals collaborate daily to ensure:

• Medication management

• Renal-appropriate nutrition

• Fluid and weight monitoring

• Therapy scheduling around dialysis

• Ongoing physician communication

This integrated model improves safety, consistency, and recovery outcomes.

Stronger Rehabilitation Outcomes

For short-term rehabilitation patients, on-site dialysis allows therapy sessions (PT, OT, SLP) to be scheduled strategically — promoting endurance, stability, and faster return home.

Comfort & Familiarity

Residents receive treatment in a calm, controlled dialysis environment with comfortable recliner seating and familiar caregivers nearby.

Reduced Risk of Complications

By eliminating transport-related disruptions and maintaining close daily oversight, in-house dialysis is associated with improved stability and fewer hospital readmissions.

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What Residents Can Expect During Treatment

Dedicated Dialysis Suite

• Six-chair hemodialysis unit

• Comfortable recliners

• Entertainment access

• Privacy and controlled clinical setting

• Calmer atmosphere compared to outpatient centers

Flexible, Resident-Centered Scheduling

Because dialysis serves only Parkville residents, our team can align treatments with:

• Therapy appointments

• Medication timing

• Meal schedules

• Rest periods

• Vital sign and daily weight checks

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  Delivered by DaVita — Integrated With Parkville’s Clinical Team

  All dialysis treatments are provided by licensed DaVita professionals who specialize in skilled nursing facility dialysis programs.

  DaVita staff work closely with:

• Skilled nursing

• Medical providers

• This partnership ensures continuity of care while maintaining the highest clinical standards for dialysis delivery.

• Rehabilitation therapists

• Registered dietitians

• Social workers

• Care management team

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  Program Overview

• On-site hemodialysis exclusively for Parkville residents

• Available to both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents

• Six-chair unit serving up to 36 residents per week

• Three treatment shifts per day

• Six days per week

• No external transportation required

• Integrated skilled nursing and therapy services

• Renal-focused nutrition program

• Coordinated discharge planning

Important: The dialysis unit is not an outpatient clinic and is available only to individuals admitted to Parkville Care Center.

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Who Is a Good Candidate?

Parkville’s skilled nursing facility with dialysis services is ideal for:

• Individuals on hemodialysis needing post-hospital rehabilitation

• Long-term care residents requiring consistent dialysis access

• Patients at risk of missed treatments due to transportation barriers

• Individuals needing both renal care and complex nursing services

• Hospital discharge planners seeking a dialysis-capable SNF in Hartford

We accept referrals from hospitals and providers throughout Hartford County, all of Connecticut and beyond.

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Safety & Clinical Standards

Our dialysis systems meet or exceed health and safety regulations and include:

• Advanced water purification systems

• Infection prevention built into workflow design

• Continuous monitoring by dialysis professionals

• On-site emergency response capability

Close nephrology coordination

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Admissions & Referral Process

For Hospitals & Referral Partners

Referrals are handled through our admissions team in coordination with DaVita.

Referral Steps:

• Submit referral with dialysis documentation

• Clinical and payer verification completed

• Acceptance and target admission date confirmed

• Dialysis enrollment coordinated concurrently

Dialysis Documentation Checklist

• Facesheet with ESRD or AKI diagnosis and anticipated short-stay (SS) or long-stay (LS) status

• Hepatitis B surface antigen (within 30 days), surface antibody, and core antibody

• TB screening (PPD or chest X-ray within required timeframe)

• Hospital H&P and recent nephrology notes

• Last 1–3 dialysis treatment flow sheets

Note: Patients who are Hepatitis B surface antigen positive must dialyze in an outpatient setting due to isolation requirements.

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Insurance & Coverage

DaVita verifies dialysis coverage prior to admission.

Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans are accepted. In certain AKI cases without dialysis coverage, alternative arrangements may be evaluated.

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Discharge Planning & Continuity of Care

From the time of admission, our social work team begins coordinating outpatient dialysis placement near the resident’s home community.

Prior to discharge, residents and families receive education on:

• Renal diet and fluid management

• Access site care

• Follow-up appointments

• Outpatient dialysis transition

This approach ensures continuity and compliance with CMS requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I still see my nephrologist?
Yes. Your nephrologist remains involved and collaborates with our dialysis and nursing team.

Is the treatment the same as at a dialysis center?
Yes. Treatments follow established clinical standards and are delivered by specialized dialysis staff — with the added convenience of being on site.

Can non-residents receive dialysis here?
No. The dialysis program is available only to individuals admitted to Parkville Care Center.

What if I have a medical appointment on a dialysis day?
Our team coordinates schedules to prevent missed treatments.

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How to Get Started

Prospective Residents & Families:
Contact our Admissions Team to discuss eligibility and availability. If you are hospitalized, inform your care coordinator that you are seeking placement in a nursing facility with on-site dialysis in Hartford.

Hospitals & Providers:
Submit referrals as you normally would. Our team will coordinate directly with DaVita to streamline enrollment and admission.

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Contact Parkville Care Center

Admissions
Phone: (860) 812-0788
Fax: (877) 804-4097
Secure Email: moc.nheraci@lartneci

Dialysis Program Inquiries
Phone: (860) 812-0788
Email: moc.nheraci@ofni

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Hemodiálisis en el Centro

Atención Renal en Parkville Care Center – Hartford, CT

En Parkville Care Center, ofrecemos hemodiálisis en el mismo centro para residentes que viven con enfermedad renal crónica o insuficiencia renal. Nuestro programa permite que las personas reciban tratamientos regulares de diálisis sin tener que salir del centro, lo que mejora la comodidad, la seguridad y la continuidad del cuidado médico.

Este servicio está diseñado para pacientes que requieren atención de enfermería especializada, rehabilitación o cuidados a largo plazo, y que también necesitan tratamiento de diálisis como parte de su plan de atención médica.

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¿Qué es la hemodiálisis en el centro?

La hemodiálisis es un tratamiento que ayuda a eliminar desechos y exceso de líquidos de la sangre cuando los riñones ya no pueden hacerlo de manera adecuada.

Cuando la diálisis se ofrece dentro del mismo centro de enfermería, los residentes pueden recibir este tratamiento médico esencial en un entorno familiar, sin los desafíos que muchas veces implica trasladarse a un centro externo varias veces por semana.

En Parkville Care Center, nuestro programa de diálisis está integrado con el resto de los servicios clínicos del centro para asegurar que cada residente reciba una atención coordinada y completa.

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Beneficios de la hemodiálisis dentro del centro

Ofrecer tratamientos de diálisis directamente en el centro brinda múltiples beneficios para los residentes y sus familias:

• Tratamientos de hemodiálisis disponibles dentro del centro

• Menos necesidad de transporte hacia clínicas externas

• Mayor comodidad y menos estrés para los residentes

• Coordinación directa entre el equipo de diálisis y el personal de enfermería

• Supervisión médica continua durante todo el proceso de atención

• Mayor estabilidad en el cuidado diario del residente

Este enfoque ayuda a mejorar la experiencia del paciente y permite que el equipo clínico supervise de cerca cualquier cambio en la salud del residente.

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Atención coordinada para la salud renal

Nuestro programa de atención renal utiliza un enfoque multidisciplinario, en el que diferentes profesionales de la salud trabajan juntos para brindar la mejor atención posible.

El equipo de atención puede incluir:

• Médicos especializados en nefrología

• Personal de enfermería especializado

• Técnicos de diálisis

• Dietistas clínicos

• Terapeutas de rehabilitación

• Trabajadores sociales

Juntos desarrollan planes de atención personalizados que apoyan tanto la salud renal como el bienestar general de cada residente.

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Atención especializada para necesidades médicas complejas

Parkville Care Center ofrece una amplia gama de servicios de enfermería especializada y atención post-aguda para personas con necesidades médicas complejas.

Nuestros servicios pueden incluir:

• Rehabilitación a corto plazo

• Atención de enfermería especializada

• Manejo de enfermedades crónicas

• Manejo del dolor

• Terapias de rehabilitación

• Atención a largo plazo

La disponibilidad de hemodiálisis dentro del centro permite que los residentes reciban todos estos servicios mientras continúan con su tratamiento renal, sin interrupciones en su plan de atención.

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Obtenga más información

Si desea obtener más información sobre el programa de hemodiálisis y atención renal en Parkville Care Center, o si desea programar una visita, comuníquese con nuestro equipo de admisiones.

Admissions
Phone: (860) 812-0788
Fax: (877) 804-4097
Secure Email: moc.nheraci@lartneci

Dialysis Program Inquiries
Phone: (860) 812-0788
Email: moc.nheraci@ofni