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Elite golden care
Los Angeles, CA base · 250 mi radius
Ride type
Stretcher transport in Vandenberg AFB, CA.
These providers offer stretcher transport for Vandenberg AFB. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Stretcher providers serving Vandenberg AFB
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Showing 1–3 of 3 providers serving Vandenberg AFB.
EM
Executive Medical Transport
Bakersfield, CA base · 100 mi radius
PM
Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 500 mi radius
Member
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 stretcher options in Vandenberg AFB
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
3 providers list service-area coverage in Vandenberg AFB. 3 serve Vandenberg AFB from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 4 wheelchair, 3 stretcher, 2 bariatric, 4 ambulatory, 3 stair chair, 4 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~93.3 mi. Median listed base distance: ~125.7 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists same-day service.
3 providers list weekend service.
3 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
3 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Oct 18, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Oct 14, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Stretcher private-pay price guide for Vandenberg AFB
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Vandenberg AFB, 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.
Vandenberg AFB 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: $540 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $7.00/mi = about $545 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Bariatric transport | $665 | 7 mi | $8.25/mi | For larger wheelchair or stretcher needs; final fit depends on passenger weight, equipment width, and lift capacity. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite golden care | Los Angeles, CA | ~125.7 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Executive Medical Transport | Bakersfield, CA | ~93.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $65 · Stretcher from $165 | ProfileWebsite |
| Palmer Medical Transport | Silver Spring, MD | ~2403.0 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
Stretcher 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 this is bed-to-bed, room-to-room, discharge, facility transfer, or a long-distance stretcher trip.
- Passenger weight range, oxygen or equipment needs, stairs, elevator access, and whether extra crew may be required.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Vandenberg AFB 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
3
Dialysis within ~25 mi
4
Age 65+
0.2%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Vandenberg AFB, California
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 4 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Vandenberg AFB.
Nearby CMS entries include Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, and DaVita Central Coast Kidney Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Lompoc Valley Medical CenterHospital · , CA
11.5 mi · Emergency servicesMarian Regional Medical CenterHospital · , CA
19.4 mi · Emergency servicesSanta Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalHospital · , CA
22.7 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita Central Coast Kidney CenterDialysis · Santa Maria, CA
8.4 miLompoc Artificial Kidney Center, LLCDialysis · Lompoc, CA
11.5 miDaVita Discovery Home TrainingDialysis · Santa Maria, CA
15.6 miNursing and rehabilitation
Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home · , CA
5.5 mi · 120 bedsLompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care CeNursing Home · , CA
6.8 mi · 110 bedsSanta Maria Post AcuteNursing Home · , CA
15.6 mi · 55 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Vandenberg AFB
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Vandenberg AFB CDP, California at about 3,477.
Within that ACS geography, about 0.2% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 0.6% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 0.0% 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) 93437. ZIP-based estimates may not match Vandenberg AFB's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 3.8%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 5.7%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 2.7%.
Comparison
How Vandenberg AFB compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 17.4 percentage points below the median among comparable California locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 2.9 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 Oct 17, 2026.
Local service notes
Stretcher availability in Vandenberg AFB
For stretcher transport in Vandenberg AFB, MedicalRide shows 3 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 stretcher group shows a 100- to 500-mile service radius range. Same-day callback response appears in the mix. Some companies report 24/7 operation. At least one company includes starting-price guidance.
Public business records identify 1 additional transportation business near Vandenberg AFB that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.
Nearby cities such as Vandenberg Village, Lompoc, and Mission Hills currently show broader company coverage, so they may be useful comparison points for flexible pickup locations.
Share passenger weight range, bed-to-bed needs, stairs, facility discharge timing, and whether a return trip is needed. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.