83 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve Massachusetts, averaging 3.71 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
19
22.2
Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
154.9
148
Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better)
29%
27.2%
Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better)
0.36
1
Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula
60.8%
57.1%
Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better)
20.1%
19%
Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
35.6%
16.5%
Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100)
90
88
Centers offering peritoneal dialysis
75%
54%
Centers offering home hemodialysis training
54%
32%
Who runs dialysis centers in Massachusetts
Operator
Centers
Share
Fresenius Medical Care
36
43%
American Renal Associates
15
18%
DaVita
13
16%
Independent
12
14%
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
4
5%
US Renal Care, Inc.
3
4%
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in Massachusetts?
There are 83 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Massachusetts across 63 cities, with 1,525 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in Massachusetts are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in Massachusetts are Brockton Dialysis Center, LLC (Brockton), Fresenius Medical Care Framingham (Framingham), Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis (Boston). See the full Massachusetts ranking.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average?
Massachusetts dialysis centers average 3.71 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 56% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in Massachusetts?
Fresenius Medical Care (36), American Renal Associates (15), DaVita (13). 18% of Massachusetts centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.