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

In Jacksonville, Fresenius Medical Care runs 11 centers and American Renal Associates runs 7 — with average CMS star ratings of 1.8 and 3.3 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 Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, Florida

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

Fresenius Medical Care operates 11 Medicare-certified centers in Jacksonville; American Renal Associates operates 7. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Fresenius Medical Care operates 11 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Jacksonville; American Renal Associates operates7. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

Fresenius Medical Care

American Renal Associates

Centers in Jacksonville

Average CMS star rating

1.8

3.3

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

188

146

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Jacksonville

First Coast Dialysis

17 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

3.0PD

Fresenius Medical Care runs 11 centers in Jacksonville averaging 1.8 stars.

American Renal Associates's Top Center in Jacksonville

ARA - WEST JACKSONVILLE LLC

29 stations • American Renal Associates

4.0PDHome HD

American Renal Associates runs 7 centers in Jacksonville averaging 3.3 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville 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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