There are 179 dialysis facilities in Alabama that Medicare can help pay for.
Dialysis needs and concerns for Alabama
The following are a few of the issues concerning dialysis in Alabama. The older the average age, the more dialysis is needed per capita.
- Senior Population (65+ years): 16.8%
- Common Dialysis Conditions: Diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Dialysis Services: Adequate in-home and center-based dialysis services, with growing use of peritoneal dialysis.