PV
Purple Van Medical Transport
Visalia, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
Ride type
Long-distance medical transport in Midpines, CA.
This provider offers long-distance medical transport for Midpines. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Provider
Long-distance provider serving Midpines
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Showing 1 provider serving Midpines.
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.
No fixed pickup base
Nationwide long-distance providers
These companies report long-distance pickup coverage without a local base. Their minimum trip distance is shown below; exact route, equipment, timing, and availability must be confirmed from the provider profile.
RR
RELAX RIDE LLC
Nationwide long-distance · 400+ mile trips
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HO
Heart of love transportation
Nationwide long-distance · 1000+ mile trips
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AI
Ameritrans Inc
Nationwide long-distance · 300+ mile trips
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SN
Shepherd Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Nationwide long-distance · 1+ mile trips
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Decision guide
Compare long-distance options in Midpines
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Midpines. The listed provider serves Midpines from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 1 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 1 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~91.3 mi. Median listed base distance: ~91.3 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists 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: Aug 3, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Long-distance private-pay price guide for Midpines
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Midpines, 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.
Midpines 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.
Stretcher transport example: $505 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $6.50/mi = about $510 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretcher transport | $505 | 7 mi | $6.50/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Long-distance medical trip | $295 | Priced by route | $4.25/mi | For regional or state-to-state trips where mileage, crew time, return logistics, and rest planning matter more. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Van Medical Transport | Visalia, CA | ~91.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
Long-distance 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.
- One-way miles, state-to-state routing, rest stops, companion travel, luggage or equipment, and whether overnight planning is needed.
- How the provider prices mileage, wait time, return trips, and extra assistance.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Midpines 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
1
Dialysis within ~25 mi
0
Age 65+
68.8%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Midpines, California
CMS provider data lists 1 hospital and 0 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Midpines.
Nearby CMS entries include John C Fremont Healthcare District, Mercy Medical Center, and DaVita Merced Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
John C Fremont Healthcare DistrictHospital · , CA
4.4 mi · Emergency servicesMercy Medical CenterHospital · , CA
30.1 mi · Emergency servicesAdventist Health SonoraHospital · , CA
37.6 miDialysis facilities
DaVita Merced DialysisDialysis · Merced, CA
30.1 miDaVita Merced East DialysisDialysis · Merced, CA
30.1 miSHC MercedDialysis · Merced, CA
32.6 miNursing and rehabilitation
John C. Fremont Healthcare District Dp/SnfNursing Home · , CA
4.5 mi · 16 bedsMajestic Mountain Care CenterNursing Home · , CA
21.0 mi · 66 bedsFranciscan Post-Acute Care CenterNursing Home · , CA
34.2 mi · 71 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Midpines
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Midpines CDP, California at about 160.
Within that ACS geography, about 68.8% 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, 93.6% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Rural.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 95345. ZIP-based estimates may not match Midpines's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 15.2%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 8.6%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 12.4%.
Comparison
How Midpines compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 52.1 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 19, 2026.
Local service notes
Long-distance availability in Midpines
For long-distance medical transport in Midpines, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.
The long-distance group shows a 100-mile service radius. The company reports 24/7 operation.
Midpines has a similar company count to nearby options such as Mariposa, Bootjack, and Mt. Bullion, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
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.