Is Fresenius Medical Care or US Renal Care, Inc. better in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, Fresenius Medical Care runs 12 centers and US Renal Care, Inc. runs 2 — with average CMS star ratings of 3.0 and 2.5 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

Do Fresenius Medical Care and US Renal Care, Inc. accept Medicare in Charlotte?

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 US Renal Care, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina

Q: How many Fresenius Medical Care and US Renal Care, Inc. centers are in Charlotte?

Fresenius Medical Care operates 12 Medicare-certified centers in Charlotte; US Renal Care, Inc. operates 2. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Fresenius Medical Care operates 12 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Charlotte; US Renal Care, Inc. operates2. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

Fresenius Medical Care

US Renal Care, Inc.

Centers in Charlotte

Average CMS star rating

3.0

2.5

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

282

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Charlotte

FMC INDEPENDENT NEPHROLOGY SERVICES CHARLOTTE

10 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

4.0PD

Fresenius Medical Care runs 12 centers in Charlotte averaging 3.0 stars.

US Renal Care, Inc.'s Top Center in Charlotte

USRC LATROBE DIALYSIS

24 stations • US Renal Care, Inc.

3.0PDHome HD

US Renal Care, Inc. runs 2 centers in Charlotte averaging 2.5 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Charlotte

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 Charlotte 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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