#1DaVita Hawkeye Dialysis
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
99/ 100
Dialysis Centers in Iowa
62 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve Iowa, averaging 3.17 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
62dialysis centers
3.17avg. stars (US 2.87)
18rated 4+ stars
6%offer an evening shift (US 15%)
Browse Iowa by city
- Des Moines (5)
- Cedar Rapids (3)
- Davenport (3)
- Dubuque (2)
- Muscatine (2)
- Ottumwa (2)
- Sioux City (2)
- Waterloo (2)
- West Des Moines (2)
- Algona (1)
- Ames (1)
- Ankeny (1)
- Bettendorf (1)
- Carroll (1)
- Charles City (1)
- Clinton (1)
- Corydon (1)
- Council Bluffs (1)
- Creston (1)
- Decorah (1)
- Fairfield (1)
- Fort Dodge (1)
- Fort Madison (1)
- Grinnell (1)
- Harlan (1)
- Hospers (1)
- Iowa City (1)
- Iowa Falls (1)
- Keokuk (1)
- Le Mars (1)
- Manchester (1)
- Marion (1)
- Marshalltown (1)
- Mason City (1)
- Mount Pleasant (1)
- Newton (1)
- North Liberty (1)
- Onawa (1)
- Pella (1)
- Shenandoah (1)
- Spencer (1)
- Spirit Lake (1)
- Storm Lake (1)
- Washington (1)
- Waverly (1)
- West Burlington (1)
- West Union (1)
- Windsor Heights (1)
Top-rated dialysis centers in Iowa
#2Southeastern Renal Dialysis, L.c. - Fairfield
✓ In-center
96/ 100
#3DaVita Pella Dialysis
✓ In-center✓ PD
95/ 100
#4DaVita Windsor Heights Dialysis
✓ In-center
94/ 100
#5FMC - Algona
✓ In-center
93/ 100
#6Mercy Medical Center - Clinton
✓ In-center
93/ 100
#7Southeastern Renal Dialysis, Lc - Ft Madison
✓ In-center
92/ 100
#8DaVita West Union Dialysis Center
✓ In-center
89/ 100
#9DaVita Black Hawk Dialysis
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
86/ 100
#10DaVita Riverpoint Dialysis Unit
✓ In-center✓ PD
85/ 100
Iowa vs. the nation
| Measure | IA average | National |
|---|---|---|
| Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 22.5 | 22.2 |
| Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 117.7 | 148 |
| Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better) | 25.5% | 27.2% |
| Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better) | 0.48 | 1 |
| Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula | 61% | 57.1% |
| Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19% |
| Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist | 14.3% | 16.5% |
| Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100) | 89 | 88 |
| Centers offering peritoneal dialysis | 45% | 54% |
| Centers offering home hemodialysis training | 23% | 32% |
Who runs dialysis centers in Iowa
| Operator | Centers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DaVita | 28 | 45% |
| Independent | 18 | 29% |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 14 | 23% |
| Dialysis Clinic, Inc. | 1 | 2% |
| US Renal Care, Inc. | 1 | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in Iowa?
There are 62 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Iowa across 48 cities, with 893 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in Iowa are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in Iowa are DaVita Hawkeye Dialysis (Marion), Southeastern Renal Dialysis, L.c. - Fairfield (Fairfield), DaVita Pella Dialysis (Pella). See the full Iowa ranking.
How does Iowa compare to the national average?
Iowa dialysis centers average 3.17 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 31% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in Iowa?
DaVita (28), Independent (18), Fresenius Medical Care (14). 21% of Iowa centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.