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Wheelchair transport in Aptos, CA.

These providers offer wheelchair transport for Aptos. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.

Providers

Wheelchair providers serving Aptos

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Showing 5 providers serving Aptos.

AM
AB Medical Transport
San Jose, CA base · 50 mi radius
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WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
Serving from San Jose, CA. Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, and Ambulatory transportation. Service area: up to 50 miles from base.Open 24 hours24/7Service base: San Jose, CAEnglish, Arabic, Tagalog, Spanish
GJ
Gentle Journey
Castro Valley, CA base · 50 mi radius
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WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
Gentle Journey NEMT provides safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation for ambulatory, wheelchair, stair chair, gurney, and bariatric passengers.Open nowWeekdays 00:00-23:59; weekends; after-hours by requestService base: Castro Valley, CATypical response: by next business dayEnglish
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MS
Medic Shuttle
Antioch, CA base · 75 mi radius
Member
WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
Medic Shuttle is a Northern California non-emergency medical transportation provider established in 2001, serving ambulatory, wheelchair, and gurney patients.Open nowWeekdays 00:00-23:59; weekends; after-hours by requestService base: Antioch, CATypical response: by next business dayEnglish, Spanish, Hindi, Tagalog, Other
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SM
Serra Medical Transportation
Burlingame, CA base · 55 mi radius
Member
WheelchairAmbulatoryDialysisDischarge
Serving from Burlingame, CA. Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Dialysis, and Discharge transportation. Service area: up to 55 miles from base.Open 24 hours24/7Service base: Burlingame, CA
VT
Vitaline Trans
San Jose, CA base · 50 mi radius
Member
WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
7 years of professional NEMT experience, providing safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation with a trained and friendly team.Open nowWeekdays 04:00-20:00Service base: San Jose, CAEnglish, Spanish, Russian, Other

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 wheelchair options in Aptos

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

Coverage snapshot

5 providers list service-area coverage in Aptos. 5 serve Aptos from nearby bases.

Ride-type matches: 5 wheelchair, 4 stretcher, 4 bariatric, 5 ambulatory, 4 stair chair, 6 dialysis.

Closest listed provider base: ~22.6 mi. Median listed base distance: ~48.9 mi.

Timing and availability

2 providers list same-day service.

4 providers list weekend service.

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

4 providers list long-distance support.

Data freshness

Latest provider profile update: Aug 19, 2026.

No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.

Private-pay planning guide

Wheelchair private-pay price guide for Aptos

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Aptos, 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 $4.75/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 $140/hr for stretcher rides.

Aptos 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: $265 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.75/mi = about $270 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Wheelchair van$2657 mi$4.75/miFor a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride.
Door-to-door wheelchair$2907 mi$5.00/miFor wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance.
Assisted wheelchair$3257 mi$5.25/miFor more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesSame-dayWeekendAfter-hoursLong-distanceStairsOxygenActions
AB Medical TransportSan Jose, CA~22.6 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeAsk providerYesYesYesYesAsk providerProfileWebsite
Gentle JourneyCastro Valley, CA~49.7 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeAsk providerYesYesYesYesYesProfileWebsite
Medic ShuttleAntioch, CA~70.0 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeAsk providerYesYesYesYesYesProfileWebsite
Serra Medical TransportationBurlingame, CA~48.9 miWheelchair, Ambulatory, Dialysis, DischargeYesYesYesAsk providerAsk providerAsk providerProfileWebsite
Vitaline TransSan Jose, CA~26.3 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeYesAsk providerAsk providerYesYesYesProfileWebsite

Wheelchair 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.
  • Manual chair, power chair, or scooter type, plus approximate chair width, weight, and whether the passenger can transfer.
  • Ramp or lift access at pickup and destination, including exterior steps, interior steps, and elevator availability.

Nearby covered cities

Providers covering Aptos also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.

Providers listed

5

Hospitals within ~25 mi

10

Dialysis within ~25 mi

27

Age 65+

25.2%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near Aptos, California

CMS provider data lists 10 hospitals and 27 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Aptos.

Nearby CMS entries include Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility, Dominican Hospital, and SHC Capitola.

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

Hospitals

Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health FacilityHospital · , CA
5.5 mi
Dominican HospitalHospital · , CA
5.8 mi · Emergency services
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzHospital · , CA
5.8 mi

Dialysis facilities

SHC CapitolaDialysis · Capitola, CA
3.5 mi
SHC WB Santa CruzDialysis · Santa Cruz, CA
5.5 mi
SHC WatsonvilleDialysis · Watsonville, CA
8.2 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Pacific Coast ManorNursing Home · , CA
3.8 mi · 99 beds
Redwood Grove Post AcuteNursing Home · , CA
4.8 mi · 144 beds
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa CruzNursing Home · , CA
5.1 mi · 92 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in Aptos

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Aptos CDP, California at about 6,404.

Within that ACS geography, about 25.2% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.

ACS estimates show about 3.9% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.

Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 22.1% 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) 95010. ZIP-based estimates may not match Aptos's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 14.4%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 7.9%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 11.0%.

Comparison

How Aptos compares

As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 8.5 percentage points above the median among comparable California locations.

The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable California 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 Aug 19, 2026.

Local service notes

Wheelchair availability in Aptos

For wheelchair transport in Aptos, MedicalRide shows 5 companies whose service areas include this city. Coverage is mostly radius-based; compare exact pickup ZIP, vehicle schedule, and destination distance before choosing who to contact.

The wheelchair group shows a 50- to 75-mile service radius range. 2 of 5 companies report weekend service. 2 of 5 companies report after-hours service by request. 2 of 5 companies report 24/7 operation.

Public business records identify 9 additional transportation businesses near Aptos that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 7 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.

Nearby cities such as Day Valley and Soquel currently show broader company coverage, so they may be useful comparison points for flexible pickup locations.

Share whether the passenger uses a manual wheelchair, power chair, scooter, ramp access, or transfer assistance. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.