5 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are based in Des Moines, with an average CMS star rating of 2.8 (Iowa average 3.17). Ranked below by our data-only score.
All 5 dialysis centers in Des Moines, ranked
4 · DaVita · 16 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD
85/ 100
2 · Fresenius Medical Care · 19 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
51/ 100
3 · DaVita · 20 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Evening shift
44/ 100
3 · DaVita · 12 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
35/ 100
2 · Fresenius Medical Care · 21 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD
4/ 100
Dialysis centers near Des Moines
- Windsor Heights, IA (1, 5 mi)
- West Des Moines, IA (2, 10 mi)
- Ankeny, IA (1, 12 mi)
- Newton, IA (1, 31 mi)
- Ames, IA (1, 32 mi)
- Pella, IA (1, 39 mi)
- Marshalltown, IA (1, 47 mi)
- Grinnell, IA (1, 48 mi)
Choosing a dialysis center in Des Moines
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 Des Moines, IA?
5 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are located in Des Moines, Iowa, with 88 dialysis stations in total. Centers in nearby cities may be closer to your home; use the ZIP search to check.
Which dialysis center in Des Moines is rated highest?
DaVita Riverpoint Dialysis Unit has the highest Scorecard score in Des Moines (85/100, 4 CMS stars).
Is there evening (after 5 pm) dialysis in Des Moines?
Yes. 1 of 5 Des Moines centers run a shift starting after 5 pm: DaVita Central Des Moines Dialysis. Openings on the late shift fill fast; call ahead.
Can I do home dialysis in Des Moines?
5 Des Moines centers train patients for home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis): DaVita Riverpoint Dialysis Unit, FMC - Dialysis Services Des Moines South, DaVita Central Des Moines Dialysis, DaVita East Des Moines Dialysis.
In-center vs. home dialysis.