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AV Transportation Services, LLC.
Lancaster, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
Ride type
Dialysis transport in China Lake Acres, CA.
These providers offer dialysis transport for China Lake Acres. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Dialysis providers serving China Lake Acres
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Showing 4 providers serving China Lake Acres.
GM
Gold Medal Transportation
Bakersfield, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
PM
Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 250 mi radius
Member
PV
Purple Van Medical Transport
Visalia, CA base · 100 mi radius
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 dialysis options in China Lake Acres
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
4 providers list service-area coverage in China Lake Acres. 4 serve China Lake Acres from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 4 wheelchair, 3 stretcher, 3 bariatric, 4 ambulatory, 4 stair chair, 4 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~68.6 mi. Median listed base distance: ~84.4 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: Sep 3, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Sep 2, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Dialysis private-pay price guide for China Lake Acres
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For China Lake Acres, 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 $4.50/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.50/mi, and after-hours mileage at $5.25/mi. Common add-ons include same-day coordination $30; after-hours timing $40; weekend timing $30; hospital discharge coordination $15; oxygen or equipment handling $25; stairs $30, $65, $115, or $80 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $80/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $155/hr for stretcher rides.
China Lake Acres 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: $290 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $5.25/mi = about $295 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulette | $180 | 7 mi | $4.50/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| Wheelchair van | $290 | 7 mi | $5.25/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $315 | 7 mi | $5.50/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV Transportation Services, LLC. | Lancaster, CA | ~68.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Gold Medal Transportation | Bakersfield, CA | ~69.0 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $65 · Ambulatory from $40 | ProfileWebsite |
| Palmer Medical Transport | Silver Spring, MD | ~2236.1 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Purple Van Medical Transport | Visalia, CA | ~99.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
Dialysis 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.
- Treatment chair time, pickup window, return-trip plan, recurring schedule, and whether wait-and-return is needed.
- Wheelchair, walker, transfer, oxygen, and post-treatment assistance needs.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering China Lake Acres also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
4
Hospitals within ~25 mi
1
Dialysis within ~25 mi
1
Age 65+
15.1%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near China Lake Acres, California
CMS provider data lists 1 hospital and 1 dialysis facility within about 25 miles of China Lake Acres.
Nearby CMS entries include Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Kern Valley Healthcare District, and SRS-Ridgecrest Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Ridgecrest Regional HospitalHospital · , CA
6.1 mi · Emergency servicesKern Valley Healthcare DistrictHospital · , CA
38.5 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
SRS-Ridgecrest DialysisDialysis · Ridgecrest, CA
6.1 miNursing and rehabilitation
Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and RehabiliNursing Home · , CA
5.4 mi · 124 bedsKern Valley Healthcare District Dp SnfNursing Home · , CA
36.1 mi · 74 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in China Lake Acres
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of China Lake Acres CDP, California at about 2,594.
Within that ACS geography, about 15.1% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 6.9% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 35.5% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Micropolitan Core.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 93555. ZIP-based estimates may not match China Lake Acres's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 14.5%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 8.8%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 10.8%.
Comparison
How China Lake Acres compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 3.2 percentage points above 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
Dialysis availability in China Lake Acres
For dialysis transport in China Lake Acres, MedicalRide shows 4 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 dialysis group shows a 100- to 250-mile service radius range. 1 of 4 companies report same-day callback response. 1 of 4 companies report weekend service. 1 of 4 companies report after-hours service by request. 3 of 4 companies report 24/7 operation. 1 of 4 companies includes starting-price guidance.
China Lake Acres currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Ridgecrest Heights and Ridgecrest, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
Share treatment time, pickup window, return-trip timing, and whether recurring rides are needed. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.