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Ace Medical Transport
Bakersfield, CA base · 25 mi radius
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Local providers
Find medical transport in Lakeside, CA.
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Providers serving Lakeside
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Showing 10 providers serving Lakeside.
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AV Transportation Services, LLC.
Lancaster, CA base · 100 mi radius
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Cali Care Transportation
San Bernardino, CA base · 100 mi radius
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Carry-U transportation
San Diego, CA base · 50 mi radius
Member
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Medi Moves
Laguna Niguel, CA base · 75 mi radius
Member
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More Than A Ride, We Take You Inside!
Chula Vista, CA base · 50 mi radius
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ONE MED TRANSPORTATION
Norwalk, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
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P & I Transportation
Los Angeles, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
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ProMed Express, Inc DBA PROMEDXP®
Bermuda Dunes, CA base · 100 mi radius
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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 medical transport options in Lakeside
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
10 providers list service-area coverage in Lakeside. 10 serve Lakeside from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 10 wheelchair, 10 stretcher, 9 bariatric, 10 ambulatory, 8 stair chair, 10 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~5.2 mi. Median listed base distance: ~126.9 mi.
Timing and availability
5 providers list same-day service.
8 providers list weekend service.
9 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
10 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 1, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Aug 24, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Lakeside private-pay medical transportation price guide
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Lakeside, 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 $5.00/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 $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.
Lakeside 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: $285 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $5.00/mi = about $290 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $160 | 7 mi | $4.50/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| 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 | $285 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $310 | 7 mi | $5.50/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $350 | 7 mi | $5.75/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Stretcher transport | $540 | 7 mi | $7.00/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Medical Transport | Bakersfield, CA | ~5.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| AV Transportation Services, LLC. | Lancaster, CA | ~64.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Cali Care Transportation | San Bernardino, CA | ~141.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| Carry-U transportation | San Diego, CA | ~193.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Medi Moves | Laguna Niguel, CA | ~141.7 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| More Than A Ride, We Take You Inside! | Chula Vista, CA | ~213.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| ONE MED TRANSPORTATION | Norwalk, CA | ~112.1 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $65 · Stretcher from $180 | Profile |
| P & I Transportation | Los Angeles, CA | ~81.0 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $65 · Stretcher from $180 | ProfileWebsite |
| ProMed Express, Inc DBA PROMEDXP® | Bermuda Dunes, CA | ~189.7 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Purple Van Medical Transport | Visalia, CA | ~76.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
Trip planning 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.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Lakeside also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
10
Hospitals within ~25 mi
6
Dialysis within ~25 mi
13
Age 65+
42.6%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Lakeside, California
CMS provider data lists 6 hospitals and 13 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Lakeside.
Nearby CMS entries include Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, and Fresenius Medical Care of Bakersfield.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, LlcHospital · , CA
7.6 miBakersfield Memorial HospitalHospital · , CA
10.9 mi · Emergency servicesMercy HospitalHospital · , CA
10.9 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
Fresenius Medical Care of BakersfieldDialysis · Bakersfield, CA
7.4 miDaVita Seven Oaks DialysisDialysis · Bakersfield, CA
7.4 miDaVita White Lane DialysisDialysis · Bakersfield, CA
7.6 miNursing and rehabilitation
Parkview Julian Healthcare CenterNursing Home · , CA
7.1 mi · 99 bedsRosewood Health FacilityNursing Home · , CA
7.6 mi · 79 bedsValley Healthcare CenterNursing Home · , CA
9.7 mi · 87 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Lakeside
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Lakeside CDP (Kern County), California at about 807.
Within that ACS geography, about 42.6% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 2.9% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 17.4% 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) 93313. ZIP-based estimates may not match Lakeside's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 13.7%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 8.5%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 11.5%.
Comparison
How Lakeside compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 25.9 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 2, 2026.
Local service notes
Service notes for Lakeside
For Lakeside pickups, MedicalRide shows 10 companies whose service areas include this city with ambulatory, dialysis, discharge, and long-distance support. Most matches depend on nearby bases and service-radius rules; the rest of the fit still depends on vehicle type, crew schedule, and destination distance.
Coverage details show a 25- to 100-mile service radius range. About 20% report same-day callback response. About 40% report weekend service. About 50% report after-hours service by request. About 40% report 24/7 operation. About 20% include starting-price guidance.
Available provider capabilities cover 8 ride types on this area page. Public business records identify 5 additional transportation businesses near Lakeside that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 6 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.
Lakeside currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Old River, Pumpkin Center, and Bakersfield, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
Before requesting a callback, include pickup ZIP, drop-off ZIP, mobility equipment, stairs, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether the passenger needs transfer assistance. Final price and timing should be confirmed directly before scheduling.