734 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve California, averaging 3.35 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
21.3
22.2
Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
135.6
148
Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better)
27.7%
27.2%
Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better)
0.35
1
Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula
62.8%
57.1%
Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better)
17.9%
19%
Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
24.4%
16.5%
Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100)
89
88
Centers offering peritoneal dialysis
54%
54%
Centers offering home hemodialysis training
27%
32%
Who runs dialysis centers in California
Operator
Centers
Share
DaVita
354
48%
Fresenius Medical Care
144
20%
US Renal Care, Inc.
109
15%
Independent
85
12%
Kaiser Permanente
14
2%
American Renal Associates
9
1%
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
9
1%
Other small chain
5
1%
Satellite Healthcare
2
0%
Innovative Dialysis Systems
2
0%
Satellite Dialysis
1
0%
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in California?
There are 734 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in California across 278 cities, with 15,400 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in California are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in California are DaVita Casa del Rio Home Training (Bakersfield), DaVita Chinatown Dialysis (San Francisco), Fresenius Kidney Care San Jose Hills (La Puente). See the full California ranking.
How does California compare to the national average?
California dialysis centers average 3.35 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 43% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in California?
DaVita (354), Fresenius Medical Care (144), US Renal Care, Inc. (109). 14% of California centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.