Quick answers
- Where is FMC Rocket City?
- 8000 Charlotte Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35802, in Madison County, Alabama.
- What is the phone number of FMC Rocket City?
- (256) 880-5151, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of FMC Rocket City?
- Medicare star rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-22).
- Does FMC Rocket City 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 | 16 |
| Ownership | For profit |
| Chain organization | Fresenius Medical Care |
| Medicare certification date | 2017-07-06 |
| Services | In-center hemodialysis |
| Address | 8000 Charlotte Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35802 |
| County | Madison County |
| State | Alabama |
| Phone | (256) 880‑5151 |
| CMS Certification Number | 012695 |
| Name in Medicare records | FMC ROCKET CITY |
| 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).
- FMC Discovery3.4 mi · Huntsville, AL · 1 of 5 stars
- FMC Huntsville3.4 mi · Huntsville, AL · 4 of 5 stars
- FMC Huntsville Home3.4 mi · Huntsville, AL · 5 of 5 stars
- Fresenius Medical Care Metro Huntsville3.4 mi · Huntsville, AL
- Endeavor Dialysis6.1 mi · Huntsville, AL · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Crestwood Medical Center1.5 mi · Huntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital
- Huntsville Hospital3.4 mi · Huntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital
- Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus24 mi · Decatur, AL · 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