22 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are based in Birmingham, with an average CMS star rating of 2.9 (Alabama average 2.72). Ranked below by our data-only score.
All 22 dialysis centers in Birmingham, ranked
5 · Fresenius Medical Care · 20 stations
✓ In-center
98/ 100
4 · Fresenius Medical Care · 10 stations
✓ In-center
88/ 100
4 · Fresenius Medical Care · 17 stations
✓ PD✓ Home HD
79/ 100
3 · DaVita · 11 stations
✓ In-center
79/ 100
3 · Fresenius Medical Care · 13 stations
✓ In-center✓ Home HD
77/ 100
3 · DaVita · 10 stations
✓ In-center
76/ 100
3 · DaVita · 10 stations
✓ PD✓ Home HD
74/ 100
5 · Dialysis Clinic, Inc. · 16 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD
73/ 100
3 · Fresenius Medical Care · 20 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
66/ 100
3 · Fresenius Medical Care · 13 stations
✓ In-center
53/ 100
3 · DaVita · 14 stations
✓ In-center
49/ 100
2 · Fresenius Medical Care · 24 stations
✓ In-center
40/ 100
2 · DaVita · 16 stations
✓ In-center
35/ 100
2 · Fresenius Medical Care · 24 stations
✓ In-center
35/ 100
2 · DaVita · 18 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD✓ Evening shift
28/ 100
2 · Fresenius Medical Care · 10 stations
✓ In-center
28/ 100
2 · Fresenius Medical Care · 34 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
20/ 100
3 · DaVita · 32 stations
✓ In-center✓ Evening shift
19/ 100
2 · DaVita · 24 stations
✓ In-center
9/ 100
2 · DaVita · 24 stations
✓ In-center
1/ 100
3 · DaVita · 3 stations
✓ PD
42/ 100Limited data (5 measures)
Not rated · Independent · 7 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
36/ 100Limited data (6 measures)
Dialysis centers near Birmingham
- Fairfield, AL (1, 8 mi)
- Gardendale, AL (1, 10 mi)
- Hoover, AL (2, 10 mi)
- Center Point, AL (1, 11 mi)
- Pelham, AL (1, 12 mi)
- Trussville, AL (1, 12 mi)
- Leeds, AL (1, 15 mi)
- Bessemer, AL (3, 16 mi)
Choosing a dialysis center in Birmingham
In-center hemodialysis usually means three sessions a week of three to four hours each, so the schedule and the drive matter as much as the ratings. Compare the star rating and our score, then check the details that fit your life: a shift that works around your job, home dialysis training if you want more independence, and how the center does on hospital admissions and infections. Tour the center and ask the questions in our checklist before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in Birmingham, AL?
22 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are located in Birmingham, Alabama, with 370 dialysis stations in total. Centers in nearby cities may be closer to your home; use the ZIP search to check.
Which dialysis center in Birmingham is rated highest?
FMC Trussville has the highest Scorecard score in Birmingham (98/100, 5 CMS stars).
Is there evening (after 5 pm) dialysis in Birmingham?
Yes. 2 of 22 Birmingham centers run a shift starting after 5 pm: DaVita Magic City Dialysis, DaVita Birmingham Central Dialysis. Openings on the late shift fill fast; call ahead.
Can I do home dialysis in Birmingham?
9 Birmingham centers train patients for home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis): FMC Birmingham Home, FMC Forestdale, DaVita Red Mountain Ht at Home, DCI Birmingham.
In-center vs. home dialysis.