189 Medicare-certified dialysis centers serve Tennessee, averaging 2.57 stars (national average 2.87). Pick a city, or search by ZIP for the closest centers.
Patient deaths (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
24.1
22.2
Hospital admissions (risk-adjusted rate) (lower is better)
148.3
148
Readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay (lower is better)
26.9%
27.2%
Bloodstream infections (ratio to expected) (lower is better)
0.35
1
Patients dialyzing through an AV fistula
53.5%
57.1%
Patients with a long-term catheter (90+ days) (lower is better)
20.7%
19%
Patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
14.1%
16.5%
Patient rating of the center (ICH-CAHPS, 0–100)
88
88
Centers offering peritoneal dialysis
47%
54%
Centers offering home hemodialysis training
30%
32%
Who runs dialysis centers in Tennessee
Operator
Centers
Share
Fresenius Medical Care
79
42%
DaVita
56
30%
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
34
18%
Independent
8
4%
Diversified Specialty Institutes (DSI)
4
2%
Satellite Dialysis
3
2%
US Renal Care, Inc.
2
1%
Other small chain
2
1%
Satellite Healthcare
1
1%
Frequently asked questions
How many dialysis centers are in Tennessee?
There are 189 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Tennessee across 85 cities, with 3,418 dialysis stations in total, according to the latest CMS data (2026-09-29).
Which dialysis centers in Tennessee are rated highest?
Based on our score, the top-rated dialysis centers in Tennessee are FKC of Missionary Ridge (Chattanooga), DaVita Sparta Dialysis (Sparta), DCI Maryville (Maryville). See the full Tennessee ranking.
How does Tennessee compare to the national average?
Tennessee dialysis centers average 2.57 stars versus 2.87 nationally, and 12% of rated centers have 4 or 5 stars (national: 25%).
Who owns the dialysis centers in Tennessee?
Fresenius Medical Care (79), DaVita (56), Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (34). 19% of Tennessee centers are non-profit, compared with 10% nationally.