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Gold Medal Transportation
Bakersfield, CA base · 100 mi radius
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Ride type
Ambulatory transport in San Luis Obispo, CA.
These providers offer ambulatory transport for San Luis Obispo. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Ambulatory providers serving San Luis Obispo
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Showing 2 providers serving San Luis Obispo.
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Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 250 mi radius
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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 San Luis Obispo
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
2 providers list service-area coverage in San Luis Obispo. 2 serve San Luis Obispo from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 2 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~97.0 mi. Median listed base distance: ~1248.0 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists same-day service.
2 providers list weekend service.
2 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
2 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
Ambulatory private-pay price guide for San Luis Obispo
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For San Luis Obispo, 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.
San Luis Obispo 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: $160 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.50/mi = about $165 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. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal Transportation | Bakersfield, CA | ~97.0 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 | ~2398.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
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 San Luis Obispo 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
3
Dialysis within ~25 mi
5
Age 65+
14.9%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near San Luis Obispo, California
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 5 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of San Luis Obispo.
Nearby CMS entries include French Hospital Medical Center, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, and DaVita San Luis Obispo Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
French Hospital Medical CenterHospital · , CA
3.6 mi · Emergency servicesAdventist Health Sierra VistaHospital · , CA
4.4 mi · Emergency servicesAdventist Health Twin CitiesHospital · , CA
19.5 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita San Luis Obispo DialysisDialysis · San Luis Obispo, CA
3.6 miDaVita Casa St Home Training (PD Only)Dialysis · San Luis Obispo, CA
4.4 miDaVita Pismo Beach DialysisDialysis · Pismo Beach, CA
7.3 miNursing and rehabilitation
San Luis Transitional CareNursing Home · , CA
1.2 mi · 23 bedsMission View Health CenterNursing Home · , CA
1.6 mi · 162 bedsSan Luis Post Acute CenterNursing Home · , CA
1.6 mi · 162 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in San Luis Obispo
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of San Luis Obispo city, California at about 48,491.
Within that ACS geography, about 14.9% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 6.8% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 34.0% 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) 93410. ZIP-based estimates may not match San Luis Obispo's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 6.0%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 16.9%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 2.6%.
Comparison
How San Luis Obispo compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 3.1 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
Ambulatory availability in San Luis Obispo
For ambulatory transport in San Luis Obispo, 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- to 250-mile service radius range. Same-day callback response appears in the mix. Some companies report weekend service. Some companies report after-hours service by request. Some companies report 24/7 operation. At least one company includes starting-price guidance.
San Luis Obispo currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Avila Beach, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
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.