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Ride type

Ambulatory transport in Desert Shores, CA.

These providers offer ambulatory transport for Desert Shores. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.

Providers

Ambulatory providers serving Desert Shores

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Showing 2 providers serving Desert Shores.

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Cali Care Transportation
San Bernardino, CA base · 100 mi radius
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WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
Cali Care transportation we care every mile of the wayOpen 24 hours24/7Service base: San Bernardino, CAEnglish, Arabic, Spanish
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ProMed Express, Inc DBA PROMEDXP®
Bermuda Dunes, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
At ProMed Express, we are committed to providing safe and reliable non-emergency medical transportation services to our clients.Closed nowWeekdays 08:00-20:00Service base: Bermuda Dunes, CAEnglish, Spanish, Tagalog, 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 ambulatory options in Desert Shores

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

Coverage snapshot

2 providers list service-area coverage in Desert Shores. 2 serve Desert Shores from nearby bases.

Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 2 stretcher, 2 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 2 dialysis.

Closest listed provider base: ~27.7 mi. Median listed base distance: ~50.4 mi.

Timing and availability

1 provider lists same-day service.

1 provider lists weekend service.

1 provider lists after-hours or 24/7 service.

2 providers list long-distance support.

Data freshness

Latest provider profile update: Aug 21, 2026.

Oldest listed profile update: Aug 20, 2026.

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

Private-pay planning guide

Ambulatory private-pay price guide for Desert Shores

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Desert Shores, 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 $5.00/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, $65, $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 $150/hr for stretcher rides.

Desert Shores 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.

Ambulatory medical car example: $155 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.25/mi = about $160 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Ambulatory medical car$1557 mi$4.25/miFor passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off.
Ambulette$1757 mi$4.25/miFor scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesSame-dayWeekendAfter-hoursLong-distanceStairsOxygenActions
Cali Care TransportationSan Bernardino, CA~73.1 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeYesYesYesYesYesYesProfile
ProMed Express, Inc DBA PROMEDXP®Bermuda Dunes, CA~27.7 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeAsk providerAsk providerAsk providerYesYesAsk providerProfileWebsite

Ambulatory 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 the passenger walks independently, uses a cane or walker, needs door-through-door help, or needs transfer assistance.
  • Steps, elevator availability, folding mobility devices, companion travel, and return-trip timing.

Nearby covered cities

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

Providers listed

2

Hospitals within ~25 mi

1

Dialysis within ~25 mi

4

Age 65+

21.1%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near Desert Shores, California

CMS provider data lists 1 hospital and 4 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Desert Shores.

Nearby CMS entries include John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Eisenhower Medical Center, and Coachella Kidney Institute, LLC.

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

Hospitals

John F Kennedy Memorial HospitalHospital · , CA
24.0 mi · Emergency services
Eisenhower Medical CenterHospital · , CA
33.6 mi · Emergency services
Desert Regional Medical CenterHospital · , CA
43.5 mi · Emergency services

Dialysis facilities

Coachella Kidney Institute, LLCDialysis · Coachella, CA
20.7 mi
La Quinta Kidney Center, LLCDialysis · La Quinta, CA
22.8 mi
Kidney Institute of the DesertDialysis · Indio, CA
24.0 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness CentreNursing Home · , CA
24.7 mi · 68 beds
Desert Mountain Care CenterNursing Home · , CA
25.5 mi · 99 beds
Desert Springs Post AcuteNursing Home · , CA
29.0 mi · 178 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in Desert Shores

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Desert Shores CDP, California at about 801.

Within that ACS geography, about 21.1% 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, 72.8% 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) 92274. ZIP-based estimates may not match Desert Shores's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 22.7%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 14.7%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 16.2%.

Comparison

How Desert Shores compares

As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 4.4 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 Aug 21, 2026.

Local service notes

Ambulatory availability in Desert Shores

For ambulatory transport in Desert Shores, MedicalRide shows 2 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 ambulatory group shows a 100-mile service radius. Some companies report 24/7 operation.

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

Share mobility level, pickup access, appointment timing, and any escort or return-trip needs. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.