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Compassionate care for Tulare County

At Kaweah Health, we’re committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered dialysis care in Tulare County.

As one of the few hospital-based dialysis facility in the South Valley, our Kaweah Health Dialysis Center offers both in-center hemodialysis and at-home peritoneal dialysis, giving you the flexibility to choose the treatment option that best fits your lifestyle and medical needs.

Kaweah Health Dialysis Center
5040 W. Tulare Avenue 
Visalia, CA 93277 
(559) 624-3600

Our Services

In-Center Hemodialysis (HD) —  Treatments take place at our Visalia center under the supervision of our highly trained staff. You can expect:

  • Continuous monitoring by experienced nurses and technicians
  • Immediate medical support if needed during treatment
  • Safe, comfortable, and supportive environment
  • Above-standard staffing ratios for personalized care
  • Opportunity for connection with fellow patients

At-home Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) — This option allows patients to manage their treatment at home—often overnight. You can expect:

  • Flexibility and independence to dialyze on your own schedule
  • Treatment in the comfort of your home
  • 24/7 on-call nurse support
  • Fewer dietary and fluid restrictions
  • Reduced trips to the dialysis center

To be considered for Peritoneal Dialysis, patients should:

  • Have the physical ability—or a committed care partner—to perform treatments at home
  • Be willing and motivated to learn the procedure
  • Maintain a clean home environment to prevent infection
  • Receive approval from their nephrologist based on overall health and abdominal anatomy

Speak to your provider to see if peritoneal dialysis is right for you.

Your Dialysis Care, Your Choice

Patients always have the right to choose where they receive dialysis care.

If you’re transferring from another dialysis center:

  • Tell your nephrologist you want to transfer to Kaweah Health Dialysis Center.
  • Request a transfer at your current dialysis facility.

If you are preparing to start dialysis:

Let your nephrologist know that you choose Kaweah Health Dialysis Center as your provider. We’ll guide you through every step of the transition.

Not ready for dialysis yet? We can still help. 

If your doctor has mentioned dialysis as a possible future treatment., we provide free, personalized education to help you understand:

  • Treatment options
  • How to plan ahead and prepare early
  • What to expect if dialysis becomes necessary

Our goal is to support our community by providing you and your family with the knowledge and confidence you need to make informed decisions about the treatment path that’s right for you.

Why Kaweah Health?

At Kaweah Health, we provide compassionate, patient-centered kidney care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. In 2024, our patient satisfaction score was an outstanding 5 out of 5 stars.

Additional features that set us apart include:

  • Some of the best staffing ratios in the region
    • 6:1 Nurse-to-patient ratio
    • 4:1 CHT-to-patient ratio
  • Warm, comforting touches like warmed blankets during treatment
  • A highly experienced team dedicated to safety, quality, and comfort

What is Dialysis?

Dialysis is a machine that performs the same functions as your kidneys after they have failed. The kidneys have the important job of removing waste from your body and maintaining appropriate chemical balances. Kidney failure is usually permanent, and a person cannot survive without their essential function. The only way to cure kidney failure is with a transplant, but this can often be difficult to obtain. In the interim, dialysis will keep your body regulated until an alternative is found. A patient may be on dialysis for the rest of their life if they are unable or unwilling to receive a transplant.

If you have questions for the dialysis department, call (559) 624-3600.