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

In Columbia, Fresenius Medical Care runs 8 centers and American Renal Associates runs 4 — with average CMS star ratings of 2.4 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 Columbia?

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 Columbia, South Carolina

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

Fresenius Medical Care operates 8 Medicare-certified centers in Columbia; American Renal Associates operates 4. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Fresenius Medical Care operates 8 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Columbia; American Renal Associates operates4. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

Fresenius Medical Care

American Renal Associates

Centers in Columbia

Average CMS star rating

2.4

3.0

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

161

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Columbia

FMC MEADOWLAKE DIALYSIS

21 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

3.0

Fresenius Medical Care runs 8 centers in Columbia averaging 2.4 stars.

American Renal Associates's Top Center in Columbia

CENTRAL COLUMBIA KIDNEY CENTER

25 stations • American Renal Associates

3.0PDHome HD

American Renal Associates runs 4 centers in Columbia averaging 3.0 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Columbia

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 Columbia 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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