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R&S LLC Transportation Services
Norwalk, CT base · 40 mi radius
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Wheelchair transport in Shelton, CT.
These providers offer wheelchair transport for Shelton. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Wheelchair providers serving Shelton
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Showing 1 provider serving Shelton.
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 Shelton
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Shelton. The listed provider serves Shelton from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 1 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 1 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~19.6 mi. Median listed base distance: ~19.6 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
Wheelchair private-pay price guide for Shelton
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Shelton, 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 $5.25/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 $80 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $80/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $155/hr for stretcher rides.
Shelton 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: $290 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $5.25/mi = about $295 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair van | $290 | 7 mi | $5.25/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $315 | 7 mi | $5.50/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $355 | 7 mi | $5.75/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R&S LLC Transportation Services | Norwalk, CT | ~19.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
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 Shelton 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
17
Dialysis within ~25 mi
26
Age 65+
21.4%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Shelton, Connecticut
CMS provider data lists 17 hospitals and 26 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Shelton.
Nearby CMS entries include Griffin Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, and DaVita Shelton Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Griffin HospitalHospital · Derby, CT
3.3 mi · Emergency servicesBridgeport HospitalHospital · Bridgeport, CT
6.7 mi · Emergency servicesSouthwest Connecticut Mental Health SystemHospital · Bridgeport, CT
6.7 miDialysis facilities
DaVita Shelton DialysisDialysis · Shelton, CT
0.0 miDaVita Trumbull DialysisDialysis · Trumbull, CT
4.4 miDaVita Hawley Lane DialysisDialysis · Stratford, CT
5.3 miNursing and rehabilitation
Apple Rehab Shelton LakesNursing Home · Shelton, CT
1.5 mi · 106 bedsHewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, IncNursing Home · Shelton, CT
2.6 mi · 206 bedsGardner Heights Health Care Center, IncNursing Home · Shelton, CT
2.6 mi · 130 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Shelton
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Shelton city, Connecticut at about 41,889.
Within that ACS geography, about 21.4% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 5.7% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 28.2% 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) 06484. ZIP-based estimates may not match Shelton's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 10.2%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 6.1%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 8.9%.
Comparison
How Shelton compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 2.0 percentage points above the median among 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 Shelton
For wheelchair transport in Shelton, 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 12 additional transportation businesses near Shelton that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 2 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.
Shelton has a similar company count to nearby options such as Derby, Oronoque, and Daniels Farm, 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.