2 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are based in Santa Barbara, with an average CMS star rating of 4.5 (California average 3.35). Ranked below by our data-only score.
All 2 dialysis centers in Santa Barbara, ranked
5 · Fresenius Medical Care · 14 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD
65/ 100
4 · Independent · 38 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Evening shift
43/ 100
Dialysis centers near Santa Barbara
- Ventura, CA (2, 30 mi)
- Oxnard, CA (7, 36 mi)
- Santa Paula, CA (2, 38 mi)
- Camarillo, CA (2, 43 mi)
- Lompoc, CA (1, 44 mi)
Choosing a dialysis center in Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara, CA?
2 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are located in Santa Barbara, California, with 52 dialysis stations in total. Centers in nearby cities may be closer to your home; use the ZIP search to check.
Which dialysis center in Santa Barbara is rated highest?
Fmc-Santa Barbara Community Dialysis Center has the highest Scorecard score in Santa Barbara (65/100, 5 CMS stars).
Is there evening (after 5 pm) dialysis in Santa Barbara?
Yes. 1 of 2 Santa Barbara centers run a shift starting after 5 pm: Santa Barbara Artificial Kidney Center, LLC. Openings on the late shift fill fast; call ahead.
Can I do home dialysis in Santa Barbara?
2 Santa Barbara centers train patients for home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis): Fmc-Santa Barbara Community Dialysis Center, Santa Barbara Artificial Kidney Center, LLC.
In-center vs. home dialysis.