MC
Makaya Care Transportation
Tamarac, FL base · 50 mi radius
Ride type
Stretcher transport in South Bay, FL.
These providers offer stretcher transport for South Bay. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Stretcher providers serving South Bay
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Showing 2 providers serving South Bay.
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safe travels transportation
Boca Raton, FL base · 50 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 stretcher options in South Bay
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
2 providers list service-area coverage in South Bay. 2 serve South Bay from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 2 stretcher, 2 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 2 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~43.5 mi. Median listed base distance: ~44.7 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists same-day service.
2 providers list weekend service.
1 provider lists after-hours or 24/7 service.
2 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Aug 27, 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 South Bay
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For South Bay, 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, $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.
South Bay 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: $505 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $6.50/mi = about $510 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretcher transport | $505 | 7 mi | $6.50/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Bariatric transport | $625 | 7 mi | $7.75/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 | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makaya Care Transportation | Tamarac, FL | ~45.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| safe travels transportation | Boca Raton, FL | ~43.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | 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.
Current listed profiles do not consistently confirm oxygen accommodation. Ask the selected company before scheduling if oxygen travels with the passenger.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering South Bay also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
2
Hospitals within ~25 mi
3
Dialysis within ~25 mi
2
Age 65+
11.6%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near South Bay, Florida
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 2 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of South Bay.
Nearby CMS entries include Lakeside Medical Center, Hendry Regional Medical Center, and Belle Glade Dialysis Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Lakeside Medical CenterHospital · , FL
11.3 mi · Emergency servicesHendry Regional Medical CenterHospital · , FL
21.7 mi · Emergency servicesHca Florida Palms West HospitalHospital · , FL
22.9 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
Belle Glade Dialysis CenterDialysis · Belle Glade, FL
11.3 miClewiston Dialysis CenterDialysis · Clewiston, FL
21.7 miFresenius Kidney Care of Wellington WestDialysis · Wellington, FL
30.1 miNursing and rehabilitation
Glades Health Care CenterNursing Home · , FL
10.3 mi · 120 bedsVivo Healthcare ClewistonNursing Home · , FL
13.5 mi · 155 bedsRoyal Palm Beach Health and Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home · , FL
32.5 mi · 120 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in South Bay
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of South Bay city, Florida at about 5,102.
Within that ACS geography, about 11.6% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 14.3% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 23.0% 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) 33476. ZIP-based estimates may not match South Bay's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 24.1%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 15.4%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 20.9%.
Comparison
How South Bay compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 8.7 percentage points below the median among comparable Florida locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 10.1 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
Stretcher availability in South Bay
For stretcher transport in South Bay, MedicalRide shows 2 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 stretcher group shows a 50-mile service radius. Callback response by next business day appears in the mix. Some companies report weekend service. Some companies report 24/7 operation.
Public business records identify 1 additional transportation business near South Bay that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.
South Bay currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Pahokee and Canal Point, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
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.