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Florida Cares Transport
Orlando, FL base · 100 mi radius
Verified
Member
Ride type
Bariatric transport in Ocala, FL.
These providers offer bariatric transport for Ocala. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Bariatric providers serving Ocala
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Showing 5 providers serving Ocala.
CM
Citadel Medical Transport
Jacksonville, FL base · 100 mi radius
DT
D.O.T.S Transit LLC
Orlando, FL base · 100 mi radius
MM
MY MEDI RIDES LLC
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL base · 100 mi radius
Member
VT
VIEGI TRANSPORTATION LLC
Apopka, FL base · 100 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 bariatric options in Ocala
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
5 providers list service-area coverage in Ocala. 5 serve Ocala from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 5 wheelchair, 3 stretcher, 5 bariatric, 6 ambulatory, 4 stair chair, 6 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~48.8 mi. Median listed base distance: ~76.1 mi.
Timing and availability
2 providers list same-day service.
5 providers list weekend service.
5 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
5 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 2, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Bariatric private-pay price guide for Ocala
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Ocala, 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 $4.00/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.00/mi, and after-hours mileage at $4.50/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, $105, or $70 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $70/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $140/hr for stretcher rides.
Ocala 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: $605 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $7.50/mi = about $615 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bariatric transport | $605 | 7 mi | $7.50/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 | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Cares Transport | Orlando, FL | ~76.1 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| Citadel Medical Transport | Jacksonville, FL | ~88.1 mi | Wheelchair, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Profile |
| D.O.T.S Transit LLC | Orlando, FL | ~79.0 mi | Wheelchair, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
| MY MEDI RIDES LLC | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | ~74.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| VIEGI TRANSPORTATION LLC | Apopka, FL | ~48.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Profile |
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.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Ocala also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
5
Hospitals within ~25 mi
4
Dialysis within ~25 mi
15
Age 65+
19.8%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Ocala, Florida
CMS provider data lists 4 hospitals and 15 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Ocala.
Nearby CMS entries include Marion Communtiy Hospital, the Vines Hospital, and DaVita Ocala Regional Kidney Center-East.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Marion Communtiy HospitalHospital · , FL
1.8 mi · Emergency servicesthe Vines HospitalHospital · , FL
1.8 miAdventhealth OcalaHospital · , FL
4.0 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita Ocala Regional Kidney Center-EastDialysis · Ocala, FL
1.8 miDaVita Ocala Regional Kidney Centers Home Dialysis Division PDDialysis · Ocala, FL
1.8 miFresenius Kidney Care OcalaDialysis · Ocala, FL
4.0 miNursing and rehabilitation
Avante at Ocala, IncNursing Home · , FL
1.1 mi · 133 bedsthe Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home · , FL
1.3 mi · 99 bedsOcala Health and Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home · , FL
1.9 mi · 180 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Ocala
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Ocala city, Florida at about 66,584.
Within that ACS geography, about 19.8% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 8.9% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 40.6% 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) 34471. ZIP-based estimates may not match Ocala's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 16.3%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 8.9%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 12.8%.
Comparison
How Ocala compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 4.7 percentage points above the median among comparable Florida locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Florida locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Florida 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 Sep 2, 2026.
Local service notes
Bariatric availability in Ocala
For bariatric transport in Ocala, MedicalRide shows 5 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 bariatric group shows a 100-mile service radius. 1 of 5 companies report same-day callback response. 3 of 5 companies report weekend service. 3 of 5 companies report after-hours service by request. 2 of 5 companies report 24/7 operation.
Public business records identify 6 additional transportation businesses near Ocala 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.
Nearby cities such as Silver Springs, Liberty Triangle, and Silver Springs Shores 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.