Is DaVita or Fresenius Medical Care better in Kansas City?

In Kansas City, DaVita runs 4 centers and Fresenius Medical Care runs 2 — with average CMS star ratings of 3.3 and 3.0 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 Kansas City?

DaVita operates 4 Medicare-certified centers in Kansas City; Fresenius Medical Care operates 2. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Do DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care accept Medicare in Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, Kansas

DaVita operates 4 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Kansas City; Fresenius Medical Care operates2. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

DaVita

Fresenius Medical Care

Centers in Kansas City

Average CMS star rating

3.3

3.0

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

DaVita's Top Center in Kansas City

DaVita Wyandotte West Dialysis

17 stations • DaVita

4.0

DaVita runs 4 centers in Kansas City averaging 3.3 stars.

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Kansas City

RAI - Parallel Parkway - Kansas City Dialysis

17 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

3.0PDHome HD

Fresenius Medical Care runs 2 centers in Kansas City averaging 3.0 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Kansas City

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 Kansas City 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.

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