4 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are based in Lake Charles, with an average CMS star rating of 2 (Louisiana average 2.88). Ranked below by our data-only score.
All 4 dialysis centers in Lake Charles, ranked
3 · Fresenius Medical Care · 1 station
✓ PD✓ Home HD
67/ 100
2 · Fresenius Medical Care · 25 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
50/ 100
2 · DaVita · 17 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
6/ 100
1 · Fresenius Medical Care · 21 stations
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Evening shift
2/ 100
Dialysis centers near Lake Charles
- Sulphur, LA (1, 10 mi)
- Jennings, LA (2, 32 mi)
- Orange, TX (2, 35 mi)
- Deridder, LA (1, 44 mi)
- Crowley, LA (1, 49 mi)
- Port Arthur, TX (2, 50 mi)
Choosing a dialysis center in Lake Charles
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 Lake Charles, LA?
4 Medicare-certified dialysis centers are located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with 64 dialysis stations in total. Centers in nearby cities may be closer to your home; use the ZIP search to check.
Which dialysis center in Lake Charles is rated highest?
FKC - Lake Charles Home has the highest Scorecard score in Lake Charles (67/100, 3 CMS stars).
Is there evening (after 5 pm) dialysis in Lake Charles?
Yes. 1 of 4 Lake Charles centers run a shift starting after 5 pm: Fmcna - Central Lake Charles Dx. Openings on the late shift fill fast; call ahead.
Can I do home dialysis in Lake Charles?
4 Lake Charles centers train patients for home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis): FKC - Lake Charles Home, FKC - East Lake Charles, DaVita Lake Charles Southwest Dialysis, Fmcna - Central Lake Charles Dx.
In-center vs. home dialysis.