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Elite golden care
Los Angeles, CA base · 250 mi radius
Ride type
Ambulatory transport in Tipton, CA.
These providers offer ambulatory transport for Tipton. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Ambulatory providers serving Tipton
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Showing 4 providers serving Tipton.
GM
Gold Medal Transportation
Bakersfield, CA base · 100 mi radius
Member
PM
Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 500 mi radius
Member
PV
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 ambulatory options in Tipton
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
4 providers list service-area coverage in Tipton. 4 serve Tipton from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 4 wheelchair, 3 stretcher, 2 bariatric, 4 ambulatory, 3 stair chair, 4 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~18.1 mi. Median listed base distance: ~94.6 mi.
Timing and availability
2 providers list same-day service.
4 providers list weekend service.
4 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
4 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Oct 10, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Sep 24, 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 Tipton
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Tipton, 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 $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 $145/hr for stretcher rides.
Tipton 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: $150 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.25/mi = about $155 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $150 | 7 mi | $4.25/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| Ambulette | $170 | 7 mi | $4.25/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite golden care | Los Angeles, CA | ~138.7 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Gold Medal Transportation | Bakersfield, CA | ~50.5 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 | ~2309.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Purple Van Medical Transport | Visalia, CA | ~18.1 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 Tipton also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
4
Hospitals within ~25 mi
6
Dialysis within ~25 mi
13
Age 65+
4.7%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Tipton, California
CMS provider data lists 6 hospitals and 13 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Tipton.
Nearby CMS entries include Porterville Developmental Center, Adventist Health Tulare, and DaVita Tulare Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Porterville Developmental CenterHospital · , CA
9.0 miAdventist Health TulareHospital · , CA
9.1 mi · Emergency servicesAdventist Health DelanoHospital · , CA
20.4 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita Tulare DialysisDialysis · Tulare, CA
9.1 miDaVita Visalia DialysisDialysis · Visalia, CA
17.2 miKaweah Health Dialysis CenterDialysis · Visalia, CA
17.2 miNursing and rehabilitation
Grand Oaks CareNursing Home · , CA
11.4 mi · 99 bedsTulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LpNursing Home · , CA
11.5 mi · 97 bedsOrchards at TulareNursing Home · , CA
11.5 mi · 99 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Tipton
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Tipton CDP, California at about 2,851.
Within that ACS geography, about 4.7% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 4.0% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 60.9% 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) 93272. ZIP-based estimates may not match Tipton's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 20.9%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 14.4%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 14.7%.
Comparison
How Tipton compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 12.9 percentage points below the median among 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 7, 2026.
Local service notes
Ambulatory availability in Tipton
For ambulatory transport in Tipton, MedicalRide shows 4 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 500-mile service radius range. 1 of 4 companies report same-day callback response. 1 of 4 companies report weekend service. 1 of 4 companies report after-hours service by request. 3 of 4 companies report 24/7 operation. 1 of 4 companies includes starting-price guidance.
1 transportation business base are within about 25 miles. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.
Tipton has a similar company count to nearby options such as Pixley, Woodville, and Matheny, 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.