Is US Renal Care, Inc. or American Renal Associates better in San Antonio?

In San Antonio, US Renal Care, Inc. runs 12 centers and American Renal Associates runs 2 — with average CMS star ratings of 3.8 and 3.0 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

Do US Renal Care, Inc. and American Renal Associates accept Medicare in San Antonio?

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

US Renal Care, Inc. vs American Renal Associates in San Antonio, Texas

Q: How many US Renal Care, Inc. and American Renal Associates centers are in San Antonio?

US Renal Care, Inc. operates 12 Medicare-certified centers in San Antonio; American Renal Associates operates 2. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

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

Measure

US Renal Care, Inc.

American Renal Associates

Centers in San Antonio

Average CMS star rating

3.8

3.0

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

227

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

US Renal Care, Inc.'s Top Center in San Antonio

USRC Dialysis at Home West TCU

3 stations • US Renal Care, Inc.

5.0PDHome HD

US Renal Care, Inc. runs 12 centers in San Antonio averaging 3.8 stars.

American Renal Associates's Top Center in San Antonio

IRC - San Antonio - Castroville

30 stations • American Renal Associates

4.0PDHome HD

American Renal Associates runs 2 centers in San Antonio averaging 3.0 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in San Antonio

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 San Antonio 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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