#1Fresenius Kidney Care Big Lake
✓ In-center
98/ 100
Dialysis Centers in Minnesota
113 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve Minnesota, averaging 3.16 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
113dialysis centers
3.16avg. stars (US 2.87)
41rated 4+ stars
4%offer an evening shift (US 15%)
Browse Minnesota by city
- Saint Paul (9)
- Minneapolis (6)
- Rochester (4)
- Coon Rapids (3)
- Roseville (3)
- Blaine (2)
- Bloomington (2)
- Hastings (2)
- Lakeville (2)
- Maple Grove (2)
- Maplewood (2)
- Robbinsdale (2)
- Saint Louis Park (2)
- West St Paul (2)
- Woodbury (2)
- Aitkin (1)
- Albert Lea (1)
- Alexandria (1)
- Apple Valley (1)
- Arden Hills (1)
- Bemidji (1)
- Big Lake (1)
- Brainerd (1)
- Brooklyn Center (1)
- Buffalo (1)
- Burnsville (1)
- Cambridge (1)
- Canby (1)
- Cass Lake (1)
- Champlin (1)
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- Cloquet (1)
- Cottage Grove (1)
- Crookston (1)
- Detroit Lakes (1)
- Dilworth (1)
- Duluth (1)
- Dundas (1)
- Eden Prairie (1)
- Elk River (1)
- Eveleth (1)
- Fairmont (1)
- Faribault (1)
- Fergus Falls (1)
- Fridley (1)
- Glencoe (1)
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- Hermantown (1)
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- Lake City (1)
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- Mora (1)
- Morris (1)
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- Olivia (1)
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- Stillwater (1)
- Thief River Falls (1)
- Waconia (1)
- White Earth (1)
- Willmar (1)
- Winona (1)
- Worthington (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Top-rated dialysis centers in Minnesota
#2Fresenius Medical Care - Lakeville
✓ In-center
98/ 100
#3Sanford Worthington Medical Center
✓ In-center
98/ 100
#4DaVita River City Dialysis
✓ In-center
98/ 100
#5Sanford Dialysis Red Lake
✓ In-center
97/ 100
#6Fresenius Kidney Care Litchfield
✓ In-center
97/ 100
#7Altru Health System Renal Dialysis at Lifecare
✓ In-center
96/ 100
#8Fresenius Kidney Care Douglas County
✓ In-center
96/ 100
#9DaVita Burnsville Dialysis Unit
✓ In-center
95/ 100
#10FMC Dialysis - Fergus Falls
✓ In-center✓ PD✓ Home HD
95/ 100
See the full Minnesota ranking →
Minnesota vs. the nation
| Measure | MN average | National |
|---|---|---|
| Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 19.5 | 22.2 |
| Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better) | 134 | 148 |
| Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better) | 26% | 27.2% |
| Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better) | 0.44 | 1 |
| Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula | 59.7% | 57.1% |
| Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better) | 21.2% | 19% |
| Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist | 18.7% | 16.5% |
| Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100) | 90 | 88 |
| Centers offering peritoneal dialysis | 36% | 54% |
| Centers offering home hemodialysis training | 27% | 32% |
Who runs dialysis centers in Minnesota
| Operator | Centers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care | 47 | 42% |
| DaVita | 45 | 40% |
| Sanford Health | 7 | 6% |
| Independent | 7 | 6% |
| Mayo Clinic Dialysis | 7 | 6% |
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in Minnesota?
There are 113 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Minnesota across 83 cities, with 1,470 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in Minnesota are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in Minnesota are Fresenius Kidney Care Big Lake (Big Lake), Fresenius Medical Care - Lakeville (Lakeville), Sanford Worthington Medical Center (Worthington). See the full Minnesota ranking.
How does Minnesota compare to the national average?
Minnesota dialysis centers average 3.16 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 38% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in Minnesota?
Fresenius Medical Care (47), DaVita (45), Sanford Health (7). 17% of Minnesota centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.