Quick answers
- Where is Athens Kidney Center?
- 1440 North Chase Street, Athens, GA 30601, in Clarke County, Georgia.
- What is the phone number of Athens Kidney Center?
- (706) 227-2110, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Athens Kidney Center?
- Medicare star rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-22).
- Does Athens Kidney Center offer home dialysis or an evening shift?
- Home dialysis (peritoneal): not listed. Home hemodialysis training: not listed. Shift starting after 5 p.m.: not listed (Medicare data).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Key facts
| Type | Dialysis facility |
|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 18 |
| Ownership | For profit |
| Medicare certification date | 2000-02-04 |
| Services | In-center hemodialysis |
| Address | 1440 North Chase Street, Athens, GA 30601 |
| County | Clarke County |
| State | Georgia |
| Phone | (706) 227‑2110 |
| CMS Certification Number | 112674 |
| Name in Medicare records | ATHENS KIDNEY CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any dialysis facility, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Which treatment times are open (morning, afternoon, evening shift)? Can the schedule fit your work or transport?
- Does the center offer home dialysis (peritoneal or home hemodialysis) or training for it?
- Which kidney doctors (nephrologists) see patients here, and how often?
- How many patients does each nurse or technician care for during a treatment?
- Is there a dietitian and a social worker? How do they help with diet, insurance and transport?
- Can the center help you get on a kidney transplant waiting list?
- What happens if you need to travel, or if the center closes because of bad weather?
- Are there staff or interpreters who speak your language?
Other dialysis facilities nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Athens Renal Center6.4 mi · Athens, GA · 1 of 5 stars
- DaVita Classic City Dialysis6.4 mi · Athens, GA · 1 of 5 stars
- Dialysis Center of Athens6.4 mi · Athens, GA · 1 of 5 stars
- DaVita Athens East Dialysis6.7 mi · Athens, GA · 4 of 5 stars
- DaVita Athens West Dialysis15 mi · Watkinsville, GA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center3.9 mi · Athens, GA · Acute Care Hospital
- St Mary's Hospital4.9 mi · Athens, GA · Acute Care Hospital
- NGMC Barrow, LLC21 mi · Winder, GA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Dialysis Facility - Listing by Facility — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-22, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances