Is DaVita or Fresenius Medical Care better in Long Beach?

In Long Beach, DaVita runs 8 centers and Fresenius Medical Care runs 3 — with average CMS star ratings of 2.8 and 3.3 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

How many DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care centers are in Long Beach?

DaVita operates 8 Medicare-certified centers in Long Beach; Fresenius Medical Care operates 3. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Do DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care accept Medicare in Long Beach?

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 Fresenius Medical Care in Long Beach, California

DaVita operates 8 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Long Beach; Fresenius Medical Care operates3. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

DaVita

Fresenius Medical Care

Centers in Long Beach

Average CMS star rating

2.8

3.3

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

178

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

DaVita's Top Center in Long Beach

DaVita Long Beach Harbor

12 stations • DaVita

5.0

DaVita runs 8 centers in Long Beach averaging 2.8 stars.

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Long Beach

FMC DIALYSIS SERVICES OF NORTH LONG BEACH

13 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

5.0

Fresenius Medical Care runs 3 centers in Long Beach averaging 3.3 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Long Beach

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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach DaVita Nationwide Fresenius Medical Care Nationwide