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

In Houston, Fresenius Medical Care runs 33 centers and US Renal Care, Inc. runs 9 — with average CMS star ratings of 2.2 and 3.0 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

How many Fresenius Medical Care and US Renal Care, Inc. centers are in Houston?

Fresenius Medical Care operates 33 Medicare-certified centers in Houston; US Renal Care, Inc. operates 9. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

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

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 Houston, Texas

Fresenius Medical Care operates 33 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Houston; US Renal Care, Inc. operates9. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

Fresenius Medical Care

US Renal Care, Inc.

Centers in Houston

Average CMS star rating

2.2

3.0

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

668

129

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Houston

Fresenius Medical Care Beamer

23 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

4.0PDHome HD

Fresenius Medical Care runs 33 centers in Houston averaging 2.2 stars.

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

USRC Chinatown Home Dialysis

4 stations • US Renal Care, Inc.

5.0PD

US Renal Care, Inc. runs 9 centers in Houston averaging 3.0 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Houston

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 Houston 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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