Is DaVita or American Renal Associates better in Richmond?

In Richmond, DaVita runs 6 centers and American Renal Associates runs 5 — with average CMS star ratings of 2.7 and 2.8 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

How many DaVita and American Renal Associates centers are in Richmond?

DaVita operates 6 Medicare-certified centers in Richmond; American Renal Associates operates 5. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Do DaVita and American Renal Associates accept Medicare in Richmond?

Both are Medicare-certified chains, so Medicare covers dialysis at their centers. Confirm network status with your specific plan — Medicare Advantage and commercial plans may restrict to certain centers.

Head-to-Head

DaVita vs American Renal Associates in Richmond, Virginia

DaVita operates 6 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Richmond; American Renal Associates operates5. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

DaVita

American Renal Associates

Centers in Richmond

Average CMS star rating

2.7

2.8

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

128

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

DaVita's Top Center in Richmond

DaVita Glenside Dialysis

21 stations • DaVita

3.0PDHome HD

DaVita runs 6 centers in Richmond averaging 2.7 stars.

American Renal Associates's Top Center in Richmond

SOUTH LABURNUM DIALYSIS LLC

20 stations • American Renal Associates

4.0

American Renal Associates runs 5 centers in Richmond averaging 2.8 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Richmond

Compare the per-center CMS measures (survival, infection ratio, catheter use) on each center's profile — the chain averages hide center-to-center differences.
If home dialysis matters, check which chain's centers in Richmond offer PD and home-HD training.
Confirm insurance acceptance and visit the specific centers — the nearest well-rated center often beats a slightly higher-rated distant one.

All Centers in Richmond DaVita Nationwide American Renal Associates Nationwide