Center For Dialysis Care

What Center For Dialysis Care does

Centers for Dialysis Care (CDC) is an Ohio-based not-for-profit healthcare organization founded in 1974 that operates the largest dialysis provider network in Northeast Ohio, serving 1,500 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients across 25 patient care settings with a staff of roughly 500 team members. CDC delivers the full continuum of kidney care including in-center hemodialysis (typically three times per week at modern outpatient facilities), peritoneal dialysis (CAPD/APD), home hemodialysis training, kidney transplant coordination, and acute hospital-based dialysis; it supplements clinical care with holistic support services such as the Kidney Education Program (KEY), social work and nutrition counseling, transportation assistance, and a Creative Arts Therapies program (art and music therapy) that has run for over 25 years.

Revenue is generated primarily through Medicare ESRD Program reimbursements and Ohio Medicaid, with secondary streams from private/commercial insurance, a small-magnitude grants portfolio (e.g., $2,500 OCMH grant, $33,000 from the Alpha Omega Foundation for Cleveland MOTTEP), and charitable donations collected through the CDC Foundation. The underlying technology platform is built on third-party, dialysis-specific systems: Clarity by Visonex as the primary EMR and clinical workflow system, Crownweb for data management and regulatory reporting, and Renvio EMR accessible to physician partners.

CDC operates a regional, direct-provider go-to-market: it accepts referrals from all hospitals and nephrologists in Northeast Ohio via a central scheduling line, runs its own facilities (15 in-center units, 5 home-training clinics, plus acute hospital and nursing home sites), and extends its community presence through Cleveland MOTTEP, a community-based transplant and prevention education program serving minority populations, in partnership with the Rosenberg Foundation and academic medical institutions including the Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, University Hospitals, and Case Western Reserve University via the Renal Research Foundation. Strategic leadership rests with CEO & President Gary Robinson, who succeeded founder-era CEO Diane Wish in December 2018.

Name

Center For Dialysis Care

Legal name

Centers for Dialysis Care

Website

https://cdcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Centers for Dialysis Care is a not-for-profit provider of dialysis and kidney care services operating 25 patient care settings across Northeast Ohio, serving 1,500 ESRD patients with in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis training, transplant coordination, and acute hospital services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dialysis & Kidney Care Services

NAICS

Kidney Dialysis Centers (621492)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Dialysis & Kidney Care Centers (HLAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) (HLAKAHAC), Home Dialysis Support & Training Providers (HLAFAEAG), Dialysis-Capable / Renal Care SNFs (HLADADAK)

Keywords

• Dialysis services
• Kidney care
• Hemodialysis treatment
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Home dialysis training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medicare/ESRD Program Revenue: As an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) provider, CDC derives primary revenue from the Medicare ESRD Program which mandates coverage for dialysis patients. Medicare pays for dialysis treatments, with specific reimbursement structures for in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, and related services.
2. Medicaid Revenue: Ohio Medicaid covers routine dialysis for eligible patients. Note: Ohio Medicaid only pays for routine dialysis in Ohio — out-of-state dialysis requires patients to cover costs directly.
3. Private/Commercial Insurance: CDC accepts most private insurance plans. Transient patients must verify coverage, and those without 100% coverage are asked for co-insurance pre-payment prior to treatments.
4. Foundations and Charitable Donations: Centers for Dialysis Care Foundation supports patient-centered programs, staff education, and community initiatives. Accepts donations through donorperfect.net. The Diane Wish Nursing Scholarship ($2,500 per recipient) supports employee education. The Rosenberg Foundation supports Cleveland MOTTEP.
5. Government Grants: Cleveland MOTTEP, affiliated with CDC, receives government grants including $2,500 from Ohio Commission on Minority Health (OCMH) for Minority Health Month initiatives and $33,000 from Alpha Omega Foundation (raised through 5K events).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Centers for Dialysis Care is a not-for-profit provider of dialysis and related kidney health services, delivering in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (CAPD/APD), home hemodialysis training, and kidney transplant coordination to end-stage renal disease patients across 25 patient care settings in Northeast Ohio. The organization supplements treatment with kidney disease education, nutrition and social work counseling, creative arts therapies, transportation assistance, and acute hospital-based dialysis at partner facilities.

Product overview

Centers for Dialysis Care operates as a healthcare services organization offering a comprehensive suite of dialysis and kidney care services. The core offerings include in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (CAPD and CCPD), and home hemodialysis training and support, along with kidney transplant coordination. The organization differentiates through complementary support services including the Kidney Education Program (KEY), creative arts therapies (art and music), social work counseling, nutrition counseling, and transportation assistance. The organization also supports the Cleveland MOTTEP community program for minority health education and provides acute hospital-based dialysis services at partner facilities. Services are delivered across 25 patient care settings throughout Northeast Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cleveland MOTTEP (Cleveland Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program): Ohio's only organization offering community-based, culturally specific transplant, health and prevention education exclusively to the minority community. Affiliated with CDC and housed at CDC East.
• Kidney Education for You (KEY) Program

Products and services

• In-Center Hemodialysis Hemodialysis treatments performed at CDC's dialysis facilities, typically three times per week, with patients receiving care from clinical staff using specialized dialysis equipment at modern centers featuring heated seats, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.
• Peritoneal Dialysis Self-administered dialysis using the peritoneal membrane and dialysate cleaning solution, including CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) and APD/CCPD (automated peritoneal dialysis) training programs that enable patients to perform treatments at home.
• Home Hemodialysis Hemodialysis performed at home with shorter, more frequent treatments (2.5-3 hours, 5-6 days per week) using a dialysis machine; requires partner support and 3-5 weeks of facility-based training at CDC's home dialysis training clinics.
• Kidney Transplant Coordination Coordination services for kidney transplantation that connect patients with transplant centers and support them through the evaluation and listing process.
• Kidney Education Program (KEY) Educational program providing kidney disease education and support to patients and families, helping slow disease progression, delay the need for dialysis, and assist with treatment choices based on health, support system, and lifestyle; accessible via a toll-free number (855) KEP-4CDC.
• Creative Arts Therapies Art and music therapy programs offered to patients at no cost during dialysis treatment at most CDC facilities to support personal growth and physical, emotional, and mental health; program has been a staple at CDC for over 25 years.
• Acute Hospital Dialysis Services Hospital-based acute dialysis services provided at partner acute rehabilitation hospitals and full-service acute care hospitals, including St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland and Concord Acute Rehabilitation, for patients requiring inpatient dialysis treatment.
• Cleveland MOTTEP Community Education Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program affiliated with CDC that provides community-based, culturally specific transplant, health, and prevention education exclusively to the minority community in Ohio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,500 dialysis patients across 25 facilities in Northeast Ohio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gary Robinson (CEO & President)coreOthersGary Robinson has served as CEO & President of Centers for Dialysis Care since at least 2020, providing leadership across all operations, community partnerships, and strategic direction for Northeast Ohio's largest dialysis provider.
• Renal NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization of dialysis facilities in Ohio that establishes standards of care for patients with kidney disease. Has a Patient Advisory Council (PAC) representing all patients in the Network. CDC has patient representatives on The Renal Network PAC.
• Kidney Foundation Of Ohio (KFO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational and support services to dialysis patients, families, and caregivers in Ohio. CDC social workers connect patients with KFO resources and programs.
• University Hospitals / Renal Research FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC partners with University Hospitals in research through the Renal Research Foundation. Together they back critical research supporting physician partners at Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, Case Western Reserve and more to broaden community reach and impact.
• Cleveland CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor nephrology partner referenced as part of CDC's physician partner network supporting clinical research through the Renal Research Foundation.
• MetroHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor nephrology partner referenced as part of CDC's physician partner network supporting clinical research through the Renal Research Foundation.
• Case Western Reserve UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical partner referenced as part of CDC's physician partner network supporting clinical research through the Renal Research Foundation.
• Cleveland Minority Organ & Tissue Transplant Education Program (Cleveland MOTTEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1995, Cleveland MOTTEP is the only organization in Ohio providing community-based, culturally specific transplant, health, and prevention education exclusively to the minority community. Affiliated with CDC and housed at CDC East. Linda Kimble has served as executive director since 2011. CDC and Rosenberg Foundation support MOTTEP. MOTTEP has been visible in the minority community for over 25 years.
• Visonex (Clarity)coreTechnology or IntegrationClarity by Visonex is CDC's primary clinical workflow and EMR system for dialysis patient records. Visonex provides after-hours Clarity support via phone (877-285-7944). IS department staff are Clarity support experts.
• St. Vincent Charity Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service acute care hospital centrally located downtown Cleveland, served by many of CDC's current nephrology partners. CDC Acute Services began providing dialysis at this location in January 2021.
• Concord Acute RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcute rehabilitation hospital near grounds of TriPoint Hospital in Concord, Ohio. CDC Acute Services began providing dialysis at this location in January 2021, serving the Lake County area renal population.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Somatus: Somatus provides value-based kidney care services, including in-home clinical care and care management for CKD/ESRD patients under risk contracts with health plans. It is comparable to CDC in serving the same ESRD patient population but through a different delivery model focused on home and virtual care.
• Strive Health: Strive Health is a value-based kidney care company partnering with payers and providers to manage CKD and ESRD populations, with a focus on in-home care and risk-bearing arrangements. It overlaps with CDC's kidney patient base but competes via a tech-enabled, risk-bearing model rather than facility-based dialysis.
• Monogram Health: Monogram Health delivers in-home kidney and primary care for patients with CKD and ESRD, operating under value-based contracts with health plans. It targets the same patient population as CDC but through a non-facility-based, in-home care model that competes for the same risk-based revenue.

Direct peers

• DaVita: DaVita is the largest U.S. provider of kidney dialysis services, operating thousands of outpatient dialysis centers nationwide. It is a direct competitor to CDC in the same product category (in-center and home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis) with a similar referral-based GTM motion and a heavily Medicare/Medicaid-funded revenue model.
• Satellite Healthcare: Satellite Healthcare is a non-profit dialysis provider operating across multiple states with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, research, and clinical quality. It is comparable to CDC in non-profit status, holistic care philosophy, and focus on ESRD patient outcomes.
• Northwest Kidney Centers: Northwest Kidney Centers is a regional non-profit dialysis provider serving the Puget Sound region of Washington state. It is comparable to CDC in non-profit status, regional density, mission-driven care, and inclusion of community education and patient support programs.
• U.S. Renal Care: U.S. Renal Care is a national dialysis provider offering in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, and acute services across multiple states. It competes with CDC in the same product category and payer ecosystem, though at larger scale.
• Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI): DCI is a national non-profit dialysis provider founded in 1971 with a patient-centered care mission closely aligned to CDC's non-profit model. It offers in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, and acute services, and is the most structurally comparable peer to CDC's non-profit, mission-driven operating approach.
• Fresenius Kidney Care: Fresenius Kidney Care (part of Fresenius Medical Care) is the second-largest U.S. dialysis chain, providing in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, and ESRD-related care. It competes directly with CDC in the same geographies and patient segments, with comparable payer mix and service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cdcareohio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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