18 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve District of Columbia, averaging 3.07 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
18.3
22.2
Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
143.5
148
Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better)
26.6%
27.2%
Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better)
0.11
1
Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula
61.8%
57.1%
Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better)
14.8%
19%
Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
13.5%
16.5%
Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100)
83
88
Centers offering peritoneal dialysis
67%
54%
Centers offering home hemodialysis training
28%
32%
Who runs dialysis centers in District of Columbia
Operator
Centers
Share
DaVita
10
56%
Fresenius Medical Care
5
28%
American Renal Associates
1
6%
Kaiser Permanente
1
6%
Independent
1
6%
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in District of Columbia?
There are 18 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in District of Columbia across 1 cities, with 311 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in District of Columbia are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in District of Columbia are DaVita Washington Center for Aging (Washington), RAI - Chillum-Washington (Washington), BMA - Dupont Circle (Washington). See the full District of Columbia ranking.
How does District of Columbia compare to the national average?
District of Columbia dialysis centers average 3.07 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 14% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in District of Columbia?
DaVita (10), Fresenius Medical Care (5), American Renal Associates (1). 6% of District of Columbia centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.