Is Fresenius Medical Care or American Renal Associates better in Bakersfield?

In Bakersfield, Fresenius Medical Care runs 3 centers and American Renal Associates 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.

Do Fresenius Medical Care and American Renal Associates accept Medicare in Bakersfield?

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

Fresenius Medical Care vs American Renal Associates in Bakersfield, California

Q: How many Fresenius Medical Care and American Renal Associates centers are in Bakersfield?

Fresenius Medical Care operates 3 Medicare-certified centers in Bakersfield; American Renal Associates operates 2. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Fresenius Medical Care operates 3 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Bakersfield; American Renal Associates operates2. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

Fresenius Medical Care

American Renal Associates

Centers in Bakersfield

Average CMS star rating

3.3

3.0

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Bakersfield

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE OF BAKERSFIELD

25 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

4.0PDHome HD

Fresenius Medical Care runs 3 centers in Bakersfield averaging 3.3 stars.

American Renal Associates's Top Center in Bakersfield

Central Bakersfield Dialysis Center

30 stations • American Renal Associates

3.0PDHome HD

American Renal Associates runs 2 centers in Bakersfield averaging 3.0 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Bakersfield

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 Bakersfield 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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