#1Fmcna - Plaquemine
✓ In-center
95/ 100
Dialysis Centers in Louisiana
168 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve Louisiana, averaging 2.88 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
168dialysis centers
2.88avg. stars (US 2.87)
36rated 4+ stars
12%offer an evening shift (US 15%)
Browse Louisiana by city
- New Orleans (16)
- Baton Rouge (13)
- Shreveport (13)
- Metairie (6)
- Alexandria (4)
- Lafayette (4)
- Lake Charles (4)
- Bossier City (3)
- Covington (3)
- Hammond (3)
- Houma (3)
- Kenner (3)
- Laplace (3)
- Marrero (3)
- Minden (3)
- Monroe (3)
- Slidell (3)
- West Monroe (3)
- Chalmette (2)
- Farmerville (2)
- Franklinton (2)
- Gonzales (2)
- Gretna (2)
- Jefferson (2)
- Jennings (2)
- Natchitoches (2)
- New Iberia (2)
- Opelousas (2)
- Ruston (2)
- Thibodaux (2)
- Walker (2)
- Abbeville (1)
- Amite (1)
- Baker (1)
- Bastrop (1)
- Bogalusa (1)
- Breaux Bridge (1)
- Broussard (1)
- Bunkie (1)
- Coushatta (1)
- Crowley (1)
- Cut Off (1)
- Delhi (1)
- Delta (1)
- Denham Springs (1)
- Deridder (1)
- Donaldsonville (1)
- Eunice (1)
- Franklin (1)
- Gramercy (1)
- Harvey (1)
- Homer (1)
- Jackson (1)
- Jena (1)
- Kentwood (1)
- Leesville (1)
- Luling (1)
- Madisonville (1)
- Mansfield (1)
- Many (1)
- Marksville (1)
- Morgan City (1)
- New Roads (1)
- Oak Grove (1)
- Pineville (1)
- Plaquemine (1)
- Port Allen (1)
- Prairieville (1)
- Raceland (1)
- Rayville (1)
- Sulphur (1)
- Sunset (1)
- Vacherie (1)
- Vidalia (1)
- Ville Platte (1)
- Vivian (1)
- Westwego (1)
- Winnfield (1)
- Winnsboro (1)
- Zachary (1)
Top-rated dialysis centers in Louisiana
#2Ochsner Kidney Care - Metairie
✓ In-center
95/ 100
#3Ochsner Kidney Care - Marrero
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD✓ Evening shift
94/ 100
#4Fmcna - Lincoln Kidney Ctr
✓ In-center
94/ 100
#5Ochsner Kidney Care - Jefferson Highway
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
94/ 100
#6DCI - Broussard
✓ In-center
93/ 100
#7Fmcna - Picardy Kidney Ctr
✓ In-center✓ Evening shift
93/ 100
#8Fmcna - Donaldsonville Dialysis
✓ In-center✓ PD
93/ 100
#9Fmcna - Walker
✓ In-center
92/ 100
#10Fmcna - Amite
✓ In-center
92/ 100
See the full Louisiana ranking →
Louisiana vs. the nation
| Measure | LA average | National |
|---|---|---|
| Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 23 | 22.2 |
| Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 147.7 | 148 |
| Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better) | 27% | 27.2% |
| Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better) | 0.37 | 1 |
| Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula | 54.7% | 57.1% |
| Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better) | 16% | 19% |
| Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist | 15.4% | 16.5% |
| Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100) | 88 | 88 |
| Centers offering peritoneal dialysis | 45% | 54% |
| Centers offering home hemodialysis training | 33% | 32% |
Who runs dialysis centers in Louisiana
| Operator | Centers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care | 110 | 65% |
| DaVita | 28 | 17% |
| Independent | 16 | 10% |
| Dialysis Clinic, Inc. | 12 | 7% |
| American Renal Associates | 2 | 1% |
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in Louisiana?
There are 168 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Louisiana across 80 cities, with 2,900 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in Louisiana are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in Louisiana are Fmcna - Plaquemine (Plaquemine), Ochsner Kidney Care - Metairie (Metairie), Ochsner Kidney Care - Marrero (Marrero). See the full Louisiana ranking.
How does Louisiana compare to the national average?
Louisiana dialysis centers average 2.88 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 22% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in Louisiana?
Fresenius Medical Care (110), DaVita (28), Independent (16). 7% of Louisiana centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.