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Find medical transport in New Bedford, MA.

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Providers serving New Bedford

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Showing 2 providers serving New Bedford.

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AEG Ventures LLC
Rehoboth, MA base · 25 mi radius
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WheelchairAmbulatoryStair chairLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
Service Disabled Veteran Owned & Women Owned NEMT provider with experience in wheelchair vans, rides to medical appointments, long distance trips, same-day discharges, and more.Closed nowWeekdays 07:00-17:00; weekendsService base: Rehoboth, MATypical response: by next business dayEnglish
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NY Care
Needham, MA base · 50 mi radius
WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryStair chairDialysisLong-distance
25 years in businessOpen nowWeekdays 00:00-23:59; weekends; after-hours by requestService base: Needham, MAEnglish, Spanish

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 medical transport options in New Bedford

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

Coverage snapshot

2 providers list service-area coverage in New Bedford. 2 serve New Bedford from nearby bases.

Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 2 dialysis.

Closest listed provider base: ~17.9 mi. Median listed base distance: ~31.5 mi.

Timing and availability

0 providers list 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 26, 2026.

No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.

Private-pay planning guide

New Bedford private-pay medical transportation price guide

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For New Bedford, 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 $5.00/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 $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 $150/hr for stretcher rides.

New Bedford 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: $285 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $5.00/mi = about $290 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Ambulatory medical car$1607 mi$4.50/miFor passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off.
Ambulette$1807 mi$4.50/miFor scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance.
Wheelchair van$2857 mi$5.00/miFor a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride.
Door-to-door wheelchair$3107 mi$5.50/miFor wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance.
Assisted wheelchair$3507 mi$5.75/miFor more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end.
Stretcher transport$5407 mi$7.00/miFor passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesWeekendAfter-hoursLong-distanceStairsOxygenActions
AEG Ventures LLCRehoboth, MA~17.9 miWheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeYesAsk providerYesYesYesProfileWebsite
NY CareNeedham, MA~45.1 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Long-distanceYesYesYesYesYesProfileWebsite

Trip planning 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.

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

Nearby covered cities

Providers covering New Bedford 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

12

Dialysis within ~25 mi

12

Age 65+

15.4%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near New Bedford, Massachusetts

CMS provider data lists 12 hospitals and 12 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of New Bedford.

Nearby CMS entries include Southcoast Behavioral Health, Southcoast Hospitals Group, and Hawthorn Kidney Center.

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

Hospitals

Southcoast Behavioral HealthHospital · , MA
3.9 mi
Southcoast Hospitals GroupHospital · , MA
10.0 mi · Emergency services
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health CenterHospital · , MA
10.0 mi

Dialysis facilities

Hawthorn Kidney CenterDialysis · Dartmouth, MA
3.9 mi
DaVita New Bedford DialysisDialysis · North Dartmouth, MA
3.9 mi
Fresenius Medical Care of FairhavenDialysis · Fairhaven, MA
3.9 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Sacred Heart Nursing HomeNursing Home · , MA
0.9 mi · 217 beds
Hathaway Manor Extended CareNursing Home · , MA
1.6 mi · 142 beds
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home · , MA
1.8 mi · 142 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in New Bedford

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of New Bedford city, Massachusetts at about 100,998.

Within that ACS geography, about 15.4% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.

ACS estimates show about 16.6% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.

Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 36.3% 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) 02746. ZIP-based estimates may not match New Bedford's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 20.4%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 15.2%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 14.0%.

Comparison

How New Bedford compares

As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 2.8 percentage points below the median among comparable Massachusetts locations.

The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 10.9 percentage points above the median among comparable Massachusetts locations.

The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Massachusetts locations.

The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Massachusetts 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

Service notes for New Bedford

For New Bedford pickups, MedicalRide shows 2 companies whose service areas include this city with ambulatory, dialysis, long-distance, and stair chair support. Most matches depend on nearby bases and service-radius rules; the rest of the fit still depends on vehicle type, crew schedule, and destination distance.

Coverage details show a 25- to 50-mile service radius range. Callback response by next business day appears in the mix. Some companies report weekend service. Some companies report after-hours service by request.

Available provider capabilities cover 8 ride types on this area page. Public business records identify 4 additional transportation businesses near New Bedford that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 4 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.

New Bedford has a similar company count to nearby options such as Acushnet Center, Smith Mills, and Bliss Corner, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.

Before requesting a callback, include pickup ZIP, drop-off ZIP, mobility equipment, stairs, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether the passenger needs transfer assistance. Final price and timing should be confirmed directly before scheduling.