GJ
Gentle Journey
Castro Valley, CA base · 50 mi radius
Ride type
Wheelchair transport in El Cerrito, CA.
These providers offer wheelchair transport for El Cerrito. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Wheelchair providers serving El Cerrito
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Showing 9–16 of 28 providers serving El Cerrito.
GM
Gogo Medical Transport Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA base · 50 mi radius
Member
HT
HeartLink Transportation
Rancho Cucamonga, CA base · 40 mi radius
IE
Inland Empire NEMT
Corona, CA base · 50 mi radius
MS
Medic Shuttle
Antioch, CA base · 75 mi radius
Member
MM
My Medical Ride Transit Services
San Francisco, CA base · 250 mi radius
NC
Nico Care Medical Transport, LLC
Hercules, CA base · 25 mi radius
Member
OM
ONE MED TRANSPORTATION
Norwalk, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
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 El Cerrito
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
28 providers list service-area coverage in El Cerrito. 28 serve El Cerrito from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 28 wheelchair, 22 stretcher, 14 bariatric, 28 ambulatory, 20 stair chair, 28 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~7.1 mi. Median listed base distance: ~360.9 mi.
Timing and availability
16 providers list same-day service.
23 providers list weekend service.
21 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
24 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Oct 19, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Sep 4, 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 El Cerrito
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For El Cerrito, 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, $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.
El Cerrito 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: $270 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.75/mi = about $270 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair van | $270 | 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 | $290 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $325 | 7 mi | $5.25/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 | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Journey | Castro Valley, CA | ~19.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Gogo Medical Transport Inc. | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | ~373.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| HeartLink Transportation | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | ~374.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Inland Empire NEMT | Corona, CA | ~383.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Medic Shuttle | Antioch, CA | ~27.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| My Medical Ride Transit Services | San Francisco, CA | ~11.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Nico Care Medical Transport, LLC | Hercules, CA | ~7.1 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| ONE MED TRANSPORTATION | Norwalk, CA | ~369.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $65 · Stretcher from $180 | Profile |
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 El Cerrito also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
28
Hospitals within ~25 mi
38
Dialysis within ~25 mi
70
Age 65+
20.6%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near El Cerrito, California
CMS provider data lists 38 hospitals and 70 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of El Cerrito.
Nearby CMS entries include Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and DaVita El Cerrito Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates CampHospital · , CA
5.1 mi · Emergency servicesAlta Bates Summit Medical CenterHospital · , CA
6.2 mi · Emergency servicesUcsf Benioff Children'S Hospital OaklandHospital · , CA
6.2 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita El Cerrito DialysisDialysis · El Cerrito, CA
0.1 miDaVita Richmond DialysisDialysis · Richmond, CA
1.9 miDaVita El Sobrante DialysisDialysis · San Pablo, CA
2.8 miNursing and rehabilitation
Shields Nursing CenterNursing Home · , CA
1.2 mi · 45 bedsShields Richmond Nursing CenterNursing Home · , CA
2.6 mi · 84 bedsSan Pablo Healthcare & Wellness CenterNursing Home · , CA
2.8 mi · 108 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in El Cerrito
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of El Cerrito city, California at about 25,994.
Within that ACS geography, about 20.6% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 7.4% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 25.7% 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) 94530. ZIP-based estimates may not match El Cerrito's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 10.1%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 5.7%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 10.1%.
Comparison
How El Cerrito compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 3.0 percentage points above the median among comparable California locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 3.9 percentage points above the median among comparable California locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for 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 Oct 19, 2026.
Local service notes
Wheelchair availability in El Cerrito
For wheelchair transport in El Cerrito, MedicalRide shows 28 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 25- to 500-mile service radius range. About 25% report same-day callback response. About 39% report weekend service. About 32% report after-hours service by request. About 29% report 24/7 operation. About 7% include starting-price guidance.
Public business records identify 31 additional transportation businesses near El Cerrito that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 30 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.
El Cerrito currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Kensington, Albany, and East Richmond Heights, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
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.