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Bariatric transport in Newtown, CT.

These providers offer bariatric transport for Newtown. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.

Providers

Bariatric providers serving Newtown

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Showing 1 provider serving Newtown.

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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 bariatric options in Newtown

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

Coverage snapshot

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

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

Closest listed provider base: ~20.6 mi. Median listed base distance: ~20.6 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

Bariatric private-pay price guide for Newtown

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Newtown, 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.

Newtown 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.

Bariatric transport example: $635 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $7.75/mi = about $645 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Bariatric transport$6357 mi$7.75/miFor larger wheelchair or stretcher needs; final fit depends on passenger weight, equipment width, and lift capacity.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesWeekendAfter-hoursLong-distanceStairsOxygenActions
R&S LLC Transportation ServicesNorwalk, CT~20.6 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Long-distanceYesYesYesYesYesProfileWebsite

Bariatric 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.
  • Passenger weight range, wheelchair or stretcher type, equipment dimensions, and whether bariatric equipment is required.
  • Door width, ramp/elevator access, stairs, and whether extra crew or a special vehicle is needed.

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

Nearby covered cities

Providers covering Newtown 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

14

Dialysis within ~25 mi

22

Age 65+

20.6%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near Newtown, Connecticut

CMS provider data lists 14 hospitals and 22 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Newtown.

Nearby CMS entries include Danbury Hospital, Griffin Hospital, and DaVita Housatonic Dialysis.

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

Hospitals

Danbury HospitalHospital · Danbury, CT
7.9 mi · Emergency services
Griffin HospitalHospital · Derby, CT
13.3 mi · Emergency services
St Vincent'S Medical CenterHospital · Bridgeport, CT
14.8 mi · Emergency services

Dialysis facilities

DaVita Housatonic DialysisDialysis · Newtown, CT
1.2 mi
DaVita Danbury DialysisDialysis · Danbury, CT
7.9 mi
DaVita Trumbull DialysisDialysis · Trumbull, CT
10.9 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Stone Bridge Center for Health & RehabilitationNursing Home · Newtown, CT
3.1 mi · 154 beds
Bethel Health Care CenterNursing Home · Bethel, CT
4.7 mi · 161 beds
River Glen Health Care CenterNursing Home · Southbury, CT
5.1 mi · 120 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in Newtown

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Newtown borough, Connecticut at about 1,898.

Within that ACS geography, about 20.6% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.

ACS estimates show about 1.8% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.

Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 30.7% are estimated to report a disability.

USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Commuting.

Modeled community estimates

Health and accessibility context

CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 06470. ZIP-based estimates may not match Newtown's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 8.5%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 5.2%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 7.9%.

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

Bariatric availability in Newtown

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

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

Public business records identify 11 additional transportation businesses near Newtown that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 3 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.

Newtown has a similar company count to nearby options such as Hawleyville, Dodgingtown, and Botsford, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.

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.