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CareStar
Tucson, AZ base · 25 mi radius
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WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
CareStar provides reliable NEMT across Arizona, offering ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transportation for medical appointments, discharges, and other healthcare needs.Call to confirm weekend hoursWeekdays 06:00-16:00; Saturday and Sunday by arrangementService base: Tucson, AZTypical response: by next business dayEnglish
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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 medical transport options in Catalina

Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.

Coverage snapshot

1 provider lists service-area coverage in Catalina. The listed provider serves Catalina from nearby bases.

Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 1 ambulatory, 1 dialysis, 1 discharge.

Closest listed provider base: ~16.2 mi. Median listed base distance: ~16.2 mi.

Timing and availability

0 providers list same-day service.

1 provider lists weekend service.

0 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.

1 provider lists long-distance support.

Data freshness

Latest provider profile update: Oct 8, 2026.

Not currently confirmed on this page: Stair chair. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.

Private-pay planning guide

Catalina private-pay medical transportation price guide

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Catalina, 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 $3.75/mi, longer-distance mileage at $3.75/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 $20; stairs $30, $55, $100, or $65 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $65/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $130/hr for stretcher rides.

Catalina 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.

Wheelchair van example: $250 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.50/mi = about $250 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Ambulatory medical car$1407 mi$3.75/miFor passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off.
Ambulette$1557 mi$3.75/miFor scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance.
Wheelchair van$2507 mi$4.50/miFor a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride.
Door-to-door wheelchair$2707 mi$4.75/miFor wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance.
Assisted wheelchair$3057 mi$5.00/miFor more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end.
Stretcher transport$4657 mi$6.00/miFor passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesWeekendLong-distanceOxygenActions
CareStar Tucson, AZ~16.2 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeYesYesYesProfileWebsite

Trip planning 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.

Current listed profiles do not confirm stair assistance on every provider. Ask directly if the pickup or destination has steps.

Same-day service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Ask each selected company about dispatch timing.

Nearby covered cities

Providers covering Catalina 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

11

Dialysis within ~25 mi

15

Age 65+

38.2%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near Catalina, Arizona

CMS provider data lists 11 hospitals and 15 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Catalina.

Nearby CMS entries include Oro Valley Hospital, Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital, and DaVita Oro Valley Dialysis.

Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.

Hospitals

Oro Valley HospitalHospital · , AZ
4.9 mi · Emergency services
Sonora Behavioral Health HospitalHospital · , AZ
11.2 mi · Emergency services
Northwest Medical CenterHospital · , AZ
13.2 mi · Emergency services

Dialysis facilities

DaVita Oro Valley DialysisDialysis · Oro Valley, AZ
4.9 mi
Northwest Tucson Dialysis (FMC)Dialysis · Tucson, AZ
13.2 mi
DaVita Northwest Tucson DialysisDialysis · Tucson, AZ
13.2 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Splendido at Rancho VistosoNursing Home · , AZ
4.9 mi · 42 beds
Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley HospitalNursing Home · , AZ
5.4 mi · 33 beds
Brookdale Santa CatalinaNursing Home · , AZ
9.7 mi · 42 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in Catalina

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Catalina CDP, Arizona at about 6,489.

Within that ACS geography, about 38.2% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.

ACS estimates show about 2.1% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.

Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 39.9% are estimated to report a disability.

USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Core.

Modeled community estimates

Health and accessibility context

CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 85755. ZIP-based estimates may not match Catalina's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 13.4%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 5.4%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 10.7%.

Comparison

How Catalina compares

As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 18.6 percentage points above the median among comparable Arizona locations.

The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Arizona locations.

The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Arizona 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 Oct 17, 2026.

Local service notes

Service notes for Catalina

For Catalina pickups, one company covers this area with ambulatory, bariatric, dialysis, and discharge support. Coverage comes from a nearby base or wider service radius, so the exact pickup ZIP should be confirmed before booking.

Coverage details show a 25-mile service radius. The company reports callback response by next business day. The company reports weekend service.

Available provider capabilities cover 7 ride types on this area page. Public business records identify 1 additional transportation business near Catalina that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 2 transportation business bases are within about 25 miles. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.

Catalina has a similar company count to nearby options such as Saddlebrooke, Oro Valley, and Summerhaven, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.

Before requesting a callback, include pickup ZIP, drop-off ZIP, mobility equipment, stairs, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether the passenger needs transfer assistance. Final price and timing should be confirmed directly before scheduling.