251 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve North Carolina, averaging 3.19 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
22.3
22.2
Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
130.1
148
Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better)
25.6%
27.2%
Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better)
0.4
1
Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula
59%
57.1%
Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better)
15.8%
19%
Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
16.7%
16.5%
Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100)
87
88
Centers offering peritoneal dialysis
55%
54%
Centers offering home hemodialysis training
36%
32%
Who runs dialysis centers in North Carolina
Operator
Centers
Share
Fresenius Medical Care
123
49%
DaVita
100
40%
Wake Forest University
19
8%
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
4
2%
US Renal Care, Inc.
2
1%
Independent
2
1%
Other small chain
1
0%
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in North Carolina?
There are 251 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in North Carolina across 144 cities, with 5,610 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in North Carolina are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in North Carolina are DaVita Lumbee River Dialysis (Red Springs), DaVita Wake Forest Dialysis Center (Raleigh), Fresenius Kidney Care Indian Trail (Indian Trail). See the full North Carolina ranking.
How does North Carolina compare to the national average?
North Carolina dialysis centers average 3.19 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 30% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in North Carolina?
Fresenius Medical Care (123), DaVita (100), Wake Forest University (19). 11% of North Carolina centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.