Is Fresenius Medical Care or Dialysis Clinic, Inc. better in Nashville?

In Nashville, Fresenius Medical Care runs 4 centers and Dialysis Clinic, Inc. runs 5 — with average CMS star ratings of 2.3 and 2.0 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

Do Fresenius Medical Care and Dialysis Clinic, Inc. accept Medicare in Nashville?

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 Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee

Q: How many Fresenius Medical Care and Dialysis Clinic, Inc. centers are in Nashville?

Fresenius Medical Care operates 4 Medicare-certified centers in Nashville; Dialysis Clinic, Inc. operates 5. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Fresenius Medical Care operates 4 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Nashville; Dialysis Clinic, Inc. operates5. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

Fresenius Medical Care

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

Centers in Nashville

Average CMS star rating

2.3

2.0

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

129

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Nashville

RCG MADISON

20 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

3.0

Fresenius Medical Care runs 4 centers in Nashville averaging 2.3 stars.

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.'s Top Center in Nashville

DCI CLARKSVILLE HWY

20 stations • Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

3.0

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. runs 5 centers in Nashville averaging 2.0 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Nashville

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 Nashville 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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