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Good Shepherd Transportation
Springdale, AR base · 30 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
Ride type
Stretcher transport in Cherokee City, AR.
This provider offers stretcher transport for Cherokee City. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Provider
Stretcher provider serving Cherokee City
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Showing 1 provider serving Cherokee City.
Service-area matches are based on each provider's base location, service area, and listed capabilities. Confirm the exact pickup ZIP, vehicle fit, timing, assistance level, and final price before scheduling.
Decision guide
Compare stretcher options in Cherokee City
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Cherokee City. The listed provider serves Cherokee City from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 ambulatory, 1 dialysis, 1 long-distance.
Closest listed provider base: ~29.9 mi. Median listed base distance: ~29.9 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists same-day service.
0 providers list weekend service.
0 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
1 provider lists long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Aug 19, 2026.
Not currently confirmed on this page: Bariatric, Stair chair, Discharge. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.
Private-pay planning guide
Stretcher private-pay price guide for Cherokee City
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Cherokee City, current private-pay estimates start with the base service amount, include the listed local miles when applicable, and then add mileage or access factors when the trip is longer or more complex. These are planning estimates before provider confirmation, not a guaranteed final customer price.
Regular local mileage is commonly modeled at $4.00/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.00/mi, and after-hours mileage at $4.50/mi. Common add-ons include same-day coordination $30; after-hours timing $35; weekend timing $30; hospital discharge coordination $10; oxygen or equipment handling $25; stairs $30, $60, $105, or $70 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $70/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $135/hr for stretcher rides.
Cherokee City pricing can change with exact entrances, parking or valet access, stairs, chair dimensions, oxygen, same-day timing, weekend or after-hours pickup, hospital discharge timing, wait-and-return needs, caregiver coordination, and longer regional mileage. Share full pickup and drop-off addresses, appointment or release time, mobility equipment, stairs, return plan, and contact details before requesting a price.
Stretcher transport example: $485 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $6.25/mi = about $490 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretcher transport | $485 | 7 mi | $6.25/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Bariatric transport | $600 | 7 mi | $7.50/mi | For larger wheelchair or stretcher needs; final fit depends on passenger weight, equipment width, and lift capacity. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Long-distance | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Transportation | Springdale, AR | ~29.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
Stretcher trip checklist
- Exact pickup and destination entrances, including suite, unit, floor, discharge desk, or clinic entrance.
- Requested pickup time, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether waiting time is expected.
- Passenger mobility level, transfer needs, companion or caregiver travel, and any equipment traveling with the passenger.
- Whether this is bed-to-bed, room-to-room, discharge, facility transfer, or a long-distance stretcher trip.
- Passenger weight range, oxygen or equipment needs, stairs, elevator access, and whether extra crew may be required.
Current listed profiles do not confirm stair assistance on every provider. Ask directly if the pickup or destination has steps.
Current listed profiles do not consistently confirm oxygen accommodation. Ask the selected company before scheduling if oxygen travels with the passenger.
Weekend service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Confirm Saturday or Sunday availability before relying on it.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Cherokee City also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
1
Hospitals within ~25 mi
6
Dialysis within ~25 mi
5
Age 65+
16.8%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Cherokee City, Arkansas
CMS provider data lists 6 hospitals and 5 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Cherokee City.
Nearby CMS entries include Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, and Dialysis Center of Siloam Springs.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Ozarks Community Hospital of GravetteHospital · , AR
10.3 mi · Emergency servicesSiloam Springs Regional HospitalHospital · , AR
11.2 mi · Emergency servicesSpringwoods Behavioral Health ServicesHospital · , AR
20.4 miDialysis facilities
Dialysis Center of Siloam SpringsDialysis · Siloam Springs, AR
11.2 miDaVita Bentonville DialysisDialysis · Bentonville, AR
21.0 miBenton County Dialysis CtrDialysis · Bentonville, AR
21.0 miNursing and rehabilitation
Siloam Healthcare, LlcNursing Home · , AR
7.4 mi · 120 bedsQuail Ridge Living Center, IncNursing Home · , OK
7.9 mi · 120 bedsMonroe ManorNursing Home · , OK
15.1 mi · 98 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Cherokee City
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Cherokee City CDP, Arkansas at about 369.
Within that ACS geography, about 16.8% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 0.0% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 0.0% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Commuting.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72747. ZIP-based estimates may not match Cherokee City's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 22.1%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 11.3%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 17.3%.
Comparison
How Cherokee City compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 2.9 percentage points below the median among comparable Arkansas locations.
Data sources and methodology
This page is generated from active MedicalRide provider coverage records for the listed service area and ride type. Medical facility references are derived from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data files. Population and household estimates use the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year release. Community health indicators use CDC PLACES 2025 modeled estimates. ZIP-level rurality classifications use USDA Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes 2020.
Facility distances are calculated as approximate straight-line distances from the page's representative coordinate and are not driving distances or dispatch estimates. A facility appearing in this context section does not indicate an affiliation, endorsement, referral relationship, or transportation contract with MedicalRide or any listed provider.
Updated Sep 3, 2026.
Local service notes
Stretcher availability in Cherokee City
For stretcher transport in Cherokee City, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.
The stretcher group shows a 30-mile service radius.
Cherokee City has a similar company count to nearby options such as Gentry, Decatur, and Siloam Springs, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
Share passenger weight range, bed-to-bed needs, stairs, facility discharge timing, and whether a return trip is needed. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.