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Wheelchair transport in New Canaan, CT.

These providers offer wheelchair transport for New Canaan. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.

Providers

Wheelchair providers serving New Canaan

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Showing 1 provider serving New Canaan.

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R&S LLC Transportation Services
Norwalk, CT base · 40 mi radius
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WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairDialysisLong-distance
At R&S Transportation Services, we provide safe, reliable, and compassionate Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)Open 24 hours24/7Service base: Norwalk, CTResponse time not confirmedEnglish, Spanish, French

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 wheelchair options in New Canaan

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

Coverage snapshot

1 provider lists service-area coverage in New Canaan. The listed provider serves New Canaan from nearby bases.

Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 1 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 1 dialysis.

Closest listed provider base: ~3.2 mi. Median listed base distance: ~3.2 mi.

Timing and availability

0 providers list 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: Jul 24, 2026.

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

Private-pay planning guide

Wheelchair private-pay price guide for New Canaan

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For New Canaan, 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 $5.00/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, $65, $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 $150/hr for stretcher rides.

New Canaan 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: $280 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $5.00/mi = about $285 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Wheelchair van$2807 mi$5.00/miFor a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride.
Door-to-door wheelchair$3057 mi$5.25/miFor wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance.
Assisted wheelchair$3457 mi$5.50/miFor more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesWeekendAfter-hoursLong-distanceStairsOxygenActions
R&S LLC Transportation ServicesNorwalk, CT~3.2 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Long-distanceYesYesYesYesYesProfileWebsite

Wheelchair 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.
  • Manual chair, power chair, or scooter type, plus approximate chair width, weight, and whether the passenger can transfer.
  • Ramp or lift access at pickup and destination, including exterior steps, interior steps, and elevator availability.

Same-day service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Ask each selected company about dispatch timing.

Nearby covered cities

Providers covering New Canaan 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

30

Dialysis within ~25 mi

43

Age 65+

18.8%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near New Canaan, Connecticut

CMS provider data lists 30 hospitals and 43 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of New Canaan.

Nearby CMS entries include Silver Hill Hospital Inc, Norwalk Hospital, and DaVita South Norwalk Dialysis.

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

Hospitals

Silver Hill Hospital IncHospital · New Canaan, CT
1.4 mi
Norwalk HospitalHospital · Norwalk, CT
5.0 mi · Emergency services
Stamford HospitalHospital · Stamford, CT
5.2 mi · Emergency services

Dialysis facilities

DaVita South Norwalk DialysisDialysis · Norwalk, CT
2.5 mi
Dialysis Center at Norwalk LLCDialysis · Norwalk, CT
2.5 mi
DaVita Stamford DialysisDialysis · Stamford, CT
6.4 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Waveny Care CenterNursing Home · New Canaan, CT
0.9 mi · 106 beds
Villa at Stamford, theNursing Home · Stamford, CT
3.7 mi · 128 beds
Autumn Lake Healthcare at NorwalkNursing Home · Norwalk, CT
3.9 mi · 150 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in New Canaan

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of New Canaan CDP, Connecticut at about 6,896.

Within that ACS geography, about 18.8% 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, 28.3% 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) 06840. ZIP-based estimates may not match New Canaan's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 7.1%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 4.2%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 7.0%.

Comparison

How New Canaan compares

The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Connecticut locations.

The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Connecticut 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 Jul 25, 2026.

Local service notes

Wheelchair availability in New Canaan

For wheelchair transport in New Canaan, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.

The wheelchair group shows a 40-mile service radius. The company reports 24/7 operation.

Public business records identify 1 additional transportation business near New Canaan that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 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.

New Canaan has a similar company count to nearby options such as Norwalk, South Wilton, and Darien Downtown, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.

Share whether the passenger uses a manual wheelchair, power chair, scooter, ramp access, or transfer assistance. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.