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Gold Medal Transportation
Bakersfield, CA base · 100 mi radius
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Wheelchair transport in Blacklake, CA.
This provider offers wheelchair transport for Blacklake. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Provider
Wheelchair provider serving Blacklake
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Showing 1 provider serving Blacklake.
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 Blacklake
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Blacklake. The listed provider serves Blacklake from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 1 dialysis, 1 discharge, 1 long-distance.
Closest listed provider base: ~92.5 mi. Median listed base distance: ~92.5 mi.
Timing and availability
0 providers list same-day service.
1 provider lists weekend service.
1 provider lists after-hours or 24/7 service.
1 provider lists long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 2, 2026.
Not currently confirmed on this page: Stretcher, Bariatric. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.
Private-pay planning guide
Wheelchair private-pay price guide for Blacklake
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Blacklake, 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 $4.25/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.25/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, $110, or $75 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $75/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $145/hr for stretcher rides.
Blacklake 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: $275 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.75/mi = about $275 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair van | $275 | 7 mi | $4.75/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $295 | 7 mi | $5.25/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $335 | 7 mi | $5.50/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal Transportation | Bakersfield, CA | ~92.5 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $65 · Ambulatory from $40 | ProfileWebsite |
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.
Same-day service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Ask each selected company about dispatch timing.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Blacklake 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
3
Dialysis within ~25 mi
6
Age 65+
61.2%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Blacklake, California
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 6 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Blacklake.
Nearby CMS entries include French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, and DaVita Discovery Home Training.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
French Hospital Medical CenterHospital · , CA
13.6 mi · Emergency servicesMarian Regional Medical CenterHospital · , CA
18.1 mi · Emergency servicesAdventist Health Sierra VistaHospital · , CA
20.6 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita Discovery Home TrainingDialysis · Santa Maria, CA
7.2 miDaVita Pismo Beach DialysisDialysis · Pismo Beach, CA
10.1 miDaVita San Luis Obispo DialysisDialysis · San Luis Obispo, CA
13.6 miNursing and rehabilitation
Arroyo Grande Care CenterNursing Home · , CA
5.5 mi · 99 bedsSanta Maria Post AcuteNursing Home · , CA
8.5 mi · 55 bedsVilla Maria Post AcuteNursing Home · , CA
8.9 mi · 81 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Blacklake
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Blacklake CDP, California at about 983.
Within that ACS geography, about 61.2% 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, 36.4% 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) 93444. ZIP-based estimates may not match Blacklake's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 14.3%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 7.6%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 11.1%.
Comparison
How Blacklake compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 44.4 percentage points above the median among comparable California locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 3.7 percentage points below the median among comparable California locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable California locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below 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 Sep 3, 2026.
Local service notes
Wheelchair availability in Blacklake
For wheelchair transport in Blacklake, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.
The wheelchair group shows a 100-mile service radius. The company reports callback response by next business day. The company reports weekend service. The company reports after-hours service by request. The company includes starting-price guidance.
Blacklake has a similar company count to nearby options such as Callender, Los Berros, and Woodlands, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
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.