Quick answers
- Where is FMC Birmingham Home?
- 35 West Lakeshore Drive Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35209, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What is the phone number of FMC Birmingham Home?
- (205) 290-1197, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of FMC Birmingham Home?
- Medicare star rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-22).
- Does FMC Birmingham Home offer home dialysis or an evening shift?
- Home dialysis (peritoneal): yes. Home hemodialysis training: yes. 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 | 17 |
| Ownership | For profit |
| Chain organization | Fresenius Medical Care |
| Medicare certification date | 2012-10-30 |
| Services | Peritoneal dialysis · Home hemodialysis training |
| Address | 35 West Lakeshore Drive Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35209 |
| County | Jefferson County |
| State | Alabama |
| Phone | (205) 290‑1197 |
| CMS Certification Number | 012657 |
| Name in Medicare records | FMC BIRMINGHAM HOME |
| 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).
- Childrens Hospital Dialysis3.1 mi · Birmingham, AL
- DaVita Birmingham Central Dialysis3.1 mi · Birmingham, AL · 3 of 5 stars
- DaVita Magic City Dialysis3.1 mi · Birmingham, AL · 2 of 5 stars
- DaVita Red Mountain HT at Home3.1 mi · Birmingham, AL · 3 of 5 stars
- FMC Birmingham Metro3.1 mi · Birmingham, AL · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital2.0 mi · Birmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital
- The Children's Hospital of Alabama2.6 mi · Birmingham, AL · Children's Hospital
- Birmingham VA Medical Center2.8 mi · Birmingham, AL · Federal/VA 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