ARC Dialysis North Dade
Opa-locka & Miami Gardens

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Your Neighborhood Dialysis Center in North Miami-Dade

In Opa-locka — a city famous for its unique Moorish architecture and streets named after Arabian Nights tales like Sharazad Boulevard and Ali Baba Avenue — you'll find a dialysis center that's as distinctive as the community it serves. ARC Dialysis North Dade brings compassionate, culturally sensitive kidney care to one of Miami-Dade's most diverse neighborhoods, where English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole are spoken daily, and where families from Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, and across the Caribbean have built vibrant communities.

Located on Opa Locka Boulevard near the historic downtown district, we serve patients from Opa-locka, Miami Gardens, Carol City, Bunche Park, Scott Lake, Lake Lucerne, Norland, and surrounding North Miami-Dade communities. Whether you live near Hard Rock Stadium, along NW 27th Avenue, or in the neighborhoods surrounding Amelia Earhart Park, quality kidney care is close to home.

As part of the ARC Dialysis network — Florida's largest kidney care practice with 12 centers statewide — we combine the personal attention of a community clinic with the resources of a comprehensive healthcare system. We're not a distant corporate chain. We're your neighbors, committed to serving North Miami-Dade with care that respects your language, your culture, and your dignity.

Why North Miami-Dade Patients Choose ARC Dialysis North Dade

• Multilingual care team — Our staff speaks English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Receive your care and ask your questions in the language you're most comfortable with. Nou pale Kreyòl. Hablamos Español.
• Near Tri-Rail and major bus routes — Just a 7-minute walk from the Opa-locka Tri-Rail Station. Also accessible via Metrobus routes 27, 32, 42, and 135 for patients throughout Miami-Dade and even Broward County.
• Easy access from the Palmetto Expressway — Quick drive from SR-826 via the NW 27th Avenue exit. Free parking available with wheelchair-accessible entrance.
• Coordination with local hospitals — We work closely with Jackson North Medical Center, Palmetto General Hospital, North Dade Health Center, and other area facilities to ensure seamless care.
• Part of Florida's largest kidney care network — 12 centers from Bonita Springs to Lighthouse Point, plus coordination with major hospital systems across South Florida.
• Flexible scheduling options — Morning, afternoon, and evening treatment shifts to fit your work and family responsibilities.
• Culturally sensitive care — We respect your background, dietary traditions, spiritual practices, and individual preferences.

Getting to ARC Dialysis North Dade

By Car

Our center is located at 1986 Opa Locka Blvd, near the intersection with Ali Baba Avenue in Opa-locka's historic downtown district. From the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826), take the NW 27th Avenue exit and head north. Turn east onto Opa Locka Boulevard — you'll find us on the south side of the street, just blocks from the iconic Moorish-style City Hall. Free parking is available directly in front of our center with a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

By Public Transit

ARC Dialysis North Dade is one of the most transit-accessible dialysis centers in Miami-Dade County:

• Tri-Rail: The Opa-locka Tri-Rail Station is approximately a 7-minute walk from our center on Ali Baba Avenue. Tri-Rail connects to downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
• Metrobus Route 27: Travels from Coconut Grove to Miami Gardens along NW 27th Avenue with stops near our location.
• Metrobus Route 32: Connects Miami Gardens to downtown Miami via Opa-locka Tri-Rail Station.
• Metrobus Route 42: Links Douglas Road Metrorail Station to Opa-locka Tri-Rail Station via Miami International Airport.
• Metrobus Route 135: Travels from Opa-locka to FIU Biscayne Bay Campus along NW/NE 135th Street.

Miami-Dade County's Special Transportation Services (STS) provides door-to-door paratransit for eligible patients. Call (305) 871-3555 to apply for STS or arrange medical transportation.

Nearby Landmarks

We're located near Opa-locka's famous Moorish Revival City Hall — one of the largest collections of this architectural style in the Western Hemisphere — just blocks from the Opa-locka Tri-Rail Station. The historic downtown district features street names from the Arabian Nights like Sharazad Boulevard, Ali Baba Avenue, and Sinbad Avenue. If you can find the onion domes and minarets of City Hall, you're almost at our door.

Comprehensive Kidney Care Services

ARC Dialysis North Dade offers the full range of dialysis and kidney support services you'd expect from a Joint Commission-accredited facility — delivered with the cultural sensitivity and personal attention that North Miami-Dade's diverse community deserves:

• In-center hemodialysis — State-of-the-art equipment, comfortable reclining treatment chairs, and skilled registered nurses and certified technicians monitoring every session.
• Home dialysis education and support — For patients interested in peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis, we provide comprehensive training, supplies coordination, and ongoing clinical support.
• Coordination with regional specialists — We work with nephrologists, vascular surgeons, and care teams at Jackson North Medical Center, Palmetto General Hospital, North Dade Health Center, and facilities throughout Miami-Dade.
• Nutritional counseling — Our dietitians help you build a kidney-friendly eating plan that respects your cultural food traditions — whether you enjoy Caribbean cuisine, Latin dishes, or Southern comfort food.
• Social services and care coordination — From Medicare and Medicaid questions to transportation assistance and community resources, our team helps you navigate the healthcare system.
• Multilingual patient education — Educational materials and one-on-one conversations in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole.

Why Dialysis Centers Like ARC North Dade Matter

When kidneys fail — whether from diabetes, high blood pressure, or other conditions — the body can no longer filter waste, regulate fluid balance, or maintain vital minerals effectively. Dialysis becomes a life-saving treatment.

With in-center hemodialysis, blood is filtered through a dialyzer (an "artificial kidney") to remove toxins, excess fluids, and balance electrolytes. This helps control blood pressure and supports vital organ function when kidneys can no longer do this work on their own.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, approximately 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease — and many don't know it until the condition has advanced. In communities like Opa-locka and Miami Gardens, where diabetes and hypertension rates are significant health concerns, having a trusted dialysis center nearby means faster access to life-sustaining care, shorter travel times for regular treatments, and a care team that understands your community.

Who We Serve

ARC Dialysis North Dade welcomes:

• Individuals living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at all stages
• Patients managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring regular dialysis
• People recovering from acute kidney injury (AKI) or sudden kidney complications
• Patients preparing for or recovering from kidney transplant
• Families seeking education about kidney disease and treatment options
• Residents of Opa-locka, Miami Gardens, Carol City, Bunche Park, Scott Lake, Norland, Lake Lucerne, Golden Glades, and surrounding North Miami-Dade communities

What to Expect on Your Care Journey

1. Initial consultation and evaluation — We review your medical history, lifestyle, and goals to develop a personalized care plan.
2. Treatment scheduling — Most patients receive hemodialysis three times weekly, three to four hours per session, with morning, afternoon, or evening options.
3. Ongoing clinical monitoring — Regular assessment of fluid balance, blood chemistry, nutrition, and overall wellness.
4. Patient and family education — Understanding your condition, treatment, lifestyle adjustments, and long-term planning — in your preferred language.
5. Coordinated care — Communication with your nephrologist, primary care physician, and specialists to ensure seamless treatment.

Our Promise: Dignity, Partnership & Hope

At ARC Dialysis North Dade, we believe in more than just treatment. We believe in treating people, not just kidneys. That means listening to your concerns, respecting your cultural background, and creating a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported — whether you speak English, Spanish, or Kreyòl.

We understand that starting dialysis can feel overwhelming. Our care team is here to answer your questions and help you understand every step of your treatment journey. Whether you bring a book, watch shows on your tablet, pray, or simply rest during your sessions, we strive to make your time with us as comfortable as possible.

As a 100% minority-owned, Diversity Certified provider, we understand the unique health challenges facing our community. If you or a loved one are navigating kidney disease in North Miami-Dade, we invite you to reach out. Let our team support you with professional care, individualized attention, and a commitment to helping you live your life — not just your dialysis schedule.