Quick answers
- Where is Cherokee Community Dialysis?
- 485 Northwood Drive, Centre, AL 35960, in Cherokee County, Alabama.
- What is the phone number of Cherokee Community Dialysis?
- (256) 266-1471, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Cherokee Community Dialysis?
- Medicare star rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-22).
- Does Cherokee Community Dialysis offer home dialysis or an evening shift?
- Home dialysis (peritoneal): yes. 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 | 9 |
| Ownership | For profit |
| Medicare certification date | 2018-06-27 |
| Services | In-center hemodialysis · Peritoneal dialysis |
| Address | 485 Northwood Drive, Centre, AL 35960 |
| County | Cherokee County |
| State | Alabama |
| Phone | (256) 266‑1471 |
| CMS Certification Number | 012702 |
| 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).
- FKC Gadsden17 mi · Gadsden, AL · 2 of 5 stars
- Fresenius Kidney Care Cedartown19 mi · Cedartown, GA · 4 of 5 stars
- Fresenius Kidney Care Rome20 mi · Rome, GA · 4 of 5 stars
- DaVita Gadsden Dialysis22 mi · Gadsden, AL · 2 of 5 stars
- RAI Jacksonville23 mi · Jacksonville, AL · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Floyd Cherokee Medical Center5.5 mi · Centre, AL · Acute Care Hospital
- Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center19 mi · Cedartown, GA · Critical Access Hospital
- AdventHealth Redmond24 mi · Rome, 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