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Providers serving Thornton

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Connected Mobility LLC
Elk Grove, CA base · 25 mi radius
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WheelchairAmbulatoryDialysis
Serving from Elk Grove, CA. Wheelchair, Ambulatory, and Dialysis transportation. Service area: up to 25 miles from base.Open nowWeekdays 08:00-18:00Service base: Elk Grove, CATypical response: by next business day
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AZ CARE SERVICES LLC
Antioch, CA base · 50 mi radius
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WheelchairAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
We offer reliable ambulatory, wheelchair, dialysis, hospital discharge, and airport transportation services within a 50-mile from our base in Antioch.CAOpen nowWeekdays 00:00-23:59; weekends; after-hours by requestService base: Antioch, CATypical response: same dayEnglish, Hindi, Other
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Vineyard transportation LLC
Dublin, CA base · 50 mi radius
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WheelchairAmbulatoryDialysisDischarge
Serving from Dublin, CA. Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Dialysis, and Discharge transportation. Service area: up to 50 miles from base.Open nowWeekdays 00:00-23:59; weekends; after-hours by requestService base: Dublin, CATypical response: by next business day
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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 medical transport options in Thornton

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

Coverage snapshot

3 providers list service-area coverage in Thornton. 3 serve Thornton from nearby bases.

Ride-type matches: 3 wheelchair, 3 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 3 dialysis, 2 discharge, 1 long-distance.

Closest listed provider base: ~13.3 mi. Median listed base distance: ~26.8 mi.

Timing and availability

1 provider lists same-day service.

2 providers list weekend service.

2 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.

1 provider lists long-distance support.

Data freshness

Latest provider profile update: Aug 8, 2026.

Oldest listed profile update: Jul 31, 2026.

Not currently confirmed on this page: Stretcher, Bariatric. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.

Private-pay planning guide

Thornton private-pay medical transportation price guide

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Thornton, 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, $110, 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 $145/hr for stretcher rides.

Thornton 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 $275 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Ambulatory medical car$1507 mi$4.25/miFor passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off.
Ambulette$1707 mi$4.25/miFor scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance.
Wheelchair van$2707 mi$4.75/miFor a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride.
Door-to-door wheelchair$2957 mi$5.00/miFor wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance.
Assisted wheelchair$3307 mi$5.50/miFor more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end.
Stretcher transport$5107 mi$6.50/miFor passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesSame-dayWeekendAfter-hoursLong-distanceStairsOxygenActions
Connected Mobility LLCElk Grove, CA~13.3 miWheelchair, Ambulatory, DialysisAsk providerAsk providerAsk providerAsk providerAsk providerYesProfileWebsite
AZ CARE SERVICES LLCAntioch, CA~26.8 miWheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeYesYesYesYesYesYesProfileWebsite
Vineyard transportation LLCDublin, CA~44.3 miWheelchair, Ambulatory, Dialysis, DischargeAsk providerYesYesAsk providerAsk providerAsk providerProfileWebsite

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

Providers listed

3

Hospitals within ~25 mi

13

Dialysis within ~25 mi

30

Age 65+

12.6%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near Thornton, California

CMS provider data lists 13 hospitals and 30 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Thornton.

Nearby CMS entries include Adventist Health Lodi Memorial, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, and DaVita Lodi Dialysis Center.

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

Hospitals

Adventist Health Lodi MemorialHospital · Lodi, CA
16.2 mi · Emergency services
Methodist Hospital of SacramentoHospital · Sacramento, CA
17.0 mi · Emergency services
Kaiser Foundation Hosp So SacramentoHospital · Sacramento, CA
17.0 mi · Emergency services

Dialysis facilities

DaVita Lodi Dialysis CenterDialysis · Lodi, CA
6.8 mi
DaVita Tokay Home Dialysis Center PDDialysis · Lodi, CA
6.8 mi
DaVita Elk Grove DialysisDialysis · Elk Grove, CA
13.9 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Rancho Seco Care CenterNursing Home · , CA
6.4 mi · 99 beds
Vienna Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home · , CA
9.1 mi · 150 beds
Lodi Creek Post AcuteNursing Home · , CA
9.8 mi · 86 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in Thornton

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Thornton CDP, California at about 817.

Within that ACS geography, about 12.6% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.

ACS estimates show about 10.4% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.

Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 50.5% 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) 95242. ZIP-based estimates may not match Thornton's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 14.1%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 7.6%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 10.6%.

Comparison

How Thornton compares

As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 3.7 percentage points below the median among comparable California locations.

The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 6.6 percentage points above the median among 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 Aug 12, 2026.

Local service notes

Service notes for Thornton

For Thornton pickups, MedicalRide shows 3 companies whose service areas include this city with ambulatory, dialysis, wheelchair, and discharge 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 50-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.

Available provider capabilities cover 6 ride types on this area page. Public business records identify 28 additional transportation businesses near Thornton that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 18 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.

Thornton currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Galt, 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.