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Florida Cares Transport
Orlando, FL base · 100 mi radius
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Ride type
Stretcher transport in Okeechobee, FL.
This provider offers stretcher transport for Okeechobee. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Provider
Stretcher provider serving Okeechobee
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Showing 1 provider serving Okeechobee.
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 Okeechobee
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Okeechobee. The listed provider serves Okeechobee from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 2 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 2 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~83.9 mi. Median listed base distance: ~83.9 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists 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: Aug 28, 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 Okeechobee
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Okeechobee, 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 $3.75/mi, longer-distance mileage at $3.75/mi, and after-hours mileage at $4.25/mi. Common add-ons include same-day coordination $25; after-hours timing $30; weekend timing $25; hospital discharge coordination $10; oxygen or equipment handling $20; stairs $25, $55, $100, or $65 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $25/hr for ambulatory rides, $65/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $130/hr for stretcher rides.
Okeechobee 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: $465 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $6.00/mi = about $470 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretcher transport | $465 | 7 mi | $6.00/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Bariatric transport | $570 | 7 mi | $7.00/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 | ~83.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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 Okeechobee 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
1
Dialysis within ~25 mi
1
Age 65+
19.2%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Okeechobee, Florida
CMS provider data lists 1 hospital and 1 dialysis facility within about 25 miles of Okeechobee.
Nearby CMS entries include Hca Florida Raulerson Hospital, St Lucie Medical Center, and DaVita Big Lake Kidney Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Hca Florida Raulerson HospitalHospital · , FL
17.0 miSt Lucie Medical CenterHospital · , FL
32.9 mi · Emergency servicesPort St Lucie HospitalHospital · , FL
32.9 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita Big Lake Kidney CenterDialysis · Okeechobee, FL
8.3 miFMC - TraditionDialysis · Port Saint Lucie, FL
26.9 miBma - Port Saint LucieDialysis · Port Saint Lucie, FL
27.4 miNursing and rehabilitation
Okeechobee Health Care FacilityNursing Home · , FL
4.0 mi · 210 bedsArdie R Copas State Veterans Nursing HomeNursing Home · , FL
23.0 mi · 120 bedsGlades Health Care CenterNursing Home · , FL
30.8 mi · 120 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Okeechobee
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Okeechobee city, Florida at about 5,479.
Within that ACS geography, about 19.2% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 9.9% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 46.0% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Micropolitan Core.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 34974. ZIP-based estimates may not match Okeechobee's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 21.2%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 10.8%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 16.6%.
Comparison
How Okeechobee compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 5.7 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 Aug 31, 2026.
Local service notes
Stretcher availability in Okeechobee
For stretcher transport in Okeechobee, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.
The stretcher group shows a 100-mile service radius. The company reports same-day callback response. The company reports 24/7 operation.
Public business records identify 5 additional transportation businesses near Okeechobee 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 Cypress Quarters, Taylor Creek, and Buckhead Ridge 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.