#1DaVita Lagrange Dialysis
✓ In-center
100/ 100
Dialysis Centers in Kentucky
121 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve Kentucky, averaging 2.66 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
121dialysis centers
2.66avg. stars (US 2.87)
18rated 4+ stars
6%offer an evening shift (US 15%)
Browse Kentucky by city
- Louisville (25)
- Lexington (9)
- Bowling Green (4)
- Danville (3)
- Florence (3)
- Hopkinsville (3)
- Paducah (3)
- Ashland (2)
- Bardstown (2)
- Campbellsville (2)
- Cold Spring (2)
- Elizabethtown (2)
- Frankfort (2)
- Glasgow (2)
- Henderson (2)
- Madisonville (2)
- Maysville (2)
- Owensboro (2)
- Pikeville (2)
- Radcliff (2)
- Richmond (2)
- Shelbyville (2)
- Somerset (2)
- Berea (1)
- Brooks (1)
- Cadiz (1)
- Carrollton (1)
- Corbin (1)
- Covington (1)
- Crestview Hills (1)
- Franklin (1)
- Georgetown (1)
- Grayson (1)
- Harlan (1)
- Hazard (1)
- Jackson (1)
- Jenkins (1)
- Kuttawa (1)
- La Grange (1)
- Lagrange (1)
- Lebanon (1)
- Leitchfield (1)
- London (1)
- Louisa (1)
- Masonic Home (1)
- Mayfield (1)
- Monticello (1)
- Morehead (1)
- Mount Sterling (1)
- Mount Vernon (1)
- Murray (1)
- Nicholasville (1)
- Paintsville (1)
- Paris (1)
- Pineville (1)
- Prestonsburg (1)
- Shepherdsville (1)
- Stanford (1)
- Valley Station (1)
- Walton (1)
- Williamstown (1)
- Winchester (1)
Top-rated dialysis centers in Kentucky
#2DaVita Shelbyville Road Dialysis
✓ In-center
96/ 100
#3DaVita Meadows East Dialysis
✓ In-center✓ Evening shift
89/ 100
#4Pure Life Renal of Louisville
✓ In-center✓ PD
88/ 100
#5FMC - Suburban
✓ In-center✓ Evening shift
87/ 100
#6FMC - Dialysis Services of Oldham County
✓ In-center
86/ 100
#7University Kidney Center Hikes Lane LLC
✓ In-center
86/ 100
85/ 100
#9DaVita Eastern Kentucky Dialysis
✓ In-center✓ PD
84/ 100
#10DaVita Cold Spring Dialysis
✓ In-center
82/ 100
See the full Kentucky ranking →
Kentucky vs. the nation
| Measure | KY average | National |
|---|---|---|
| Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 22.8 | 22.2 |
| Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 138.1 | 148 |
| Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better) | 27% | 27.2% |
| Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better) | 0.31 | 1 |
| Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula | 55.5% | 57.1% |
| Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better) | 17.5% | 19% |
| Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100) | 90 | 88 |
| Centers offering peritoneal dialysis | 50% | 54% |
| Centers offering home hemodialysis training | 31% | 32% |
Who runs dialysis centers in Kentucky
| Operator | Centers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care | 59 | 49% |
| DaVita | 39 | 32% |
| Dialysis Clinic, Inc. | 9 | 7% |
| Independent | 6 | 5% |
| American Renal Associates | 6 | 5% |
| Other small chain | 2 | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in Kentucky?
There are 121 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Kentucky across 62 cities, with 1,767 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in Kentucky are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in Kentucky are DaVita Lagrange Dialysis (La Grange), DaVita Shelbyville Road Dialysis (Louisville), DaVita Meadows East Dialysis (Louisville). See the full Kentucky ranking.
How does Kentucky compare to the national average?
Kentucky dialysis centers average 2.66 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 16% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in Kentucky?
Fresenius Medical Care (59), DaVita (39), Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (9). 9% of Kentucky centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.