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B-Rise LLC NEMT
Portland, ME base · 45 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
Ride type
Dialysis transport in Damariscotta, ME.
These providers offer dialysis transport for Damariscotta. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Dialysis providers serving Damariscotta
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Showing 1–2 of 2 providers serving Damariscotta.
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RideSource Inc
Norway, ME base · 70 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
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 dialysis options in Damariscotta
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
2 providers list service-area coverage in Damariscotta. 2 serve Damariscotta from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 2 ambulatory, 2 dialysis, 2 discharge.
Closest listed provider base: ~44.2 mi. Median listed base distance: ~48.0 mi.
Timing and availability
0 providers list same-day service.
0 providers list weekend service.
0 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
1 provider lists long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 26, 2026.
Not currently confirmed on this page: Stretcher, Bariatric, Stair chair. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.
Private-pay planning guide
Dialysis private-pay price guide for Damariscotta
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Damariscotta, 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 $20; stairs $30, $55, $100, 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 $135/hr for stretcher rides.
Damariscotta 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: $255 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.50/mi = about $260 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulette | $160 | 7 mi | $4.00/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| Wheelchair van | $255 | 7 mi | $4.50/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $275 | 7 mi | $4.75/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Long-distance | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-Rise LLC NEMT | Portland, ME | ~44.2 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| RideSource Inc | Norway, ME | ~51.7 mi | Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
Dialysis 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.
- Treatment chair time, pickup window, return-trip plan, recurring schedule, and whether wait-and-return is needed.
- Wheelchair, walker, transfer, oxygen, and post-treatment assistance needs.
Current listed profiles do not confirm stair assistance on every provider. Ask directly if the pickup or destination has steps.
Current listed profiles do not consistently confirm oxygen accommodation. Ask the selected company before scheduling if oxygen travels with the passenger.
Same-day service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Ask each selected company about dispatch timing.
Weekend service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Confirm Saturday or Sunday availability before relying on it.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Damariscotta 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+
35.9%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Damariscotta, Maine
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 2 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Damariscotta.
Nearby CMS entries include Lincolnhealth, Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital, and FMC Coastal Dialysis Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
LincolnhealthHospital · , ME
1.5 mi · Emergency servicesMainehealth Pen Bay HospitalHospital · , ME
22.8 mi · Emergency servicesMainehealth Mid Coast HospitalHospital · , ME
24.0 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
FMC Coastal Dialysis CenterDialysis · Bath, ME
17.7 miFresenius Kidney Care GardinerDialysis · Gardiner, ME
18.3 miFMC Kennebec Kidney CenterDialysis · Augusta, ME
25.7 miNursing and rehabilitation
Cove'S Edge IncNursing Home · , ME
0.7 mi · 76 bedsGregory Wing of St Andrews VillageNursing Home · , ME
12.0 mi · 42 bedsWinship Green Center for Health & Rehab, LLCNursing Home · , ME
15.9 mi · 72 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Damariscotta
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Damariscotta CDP, Maine at about 1,100.
Within that ACS geography, about 35.9% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 11.1% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 41.8% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Rural.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 04543. ZIP-based estimates may not match Damariscotta's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 16.9%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 8.3%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 12.7%.
Comparison
How Damariscotta compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 15.3 percentage points above the median among comparable Maine locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 4.9 percentage points above the median among comparable Maine locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Maine locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Maine 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 Oct 19, 2026.
Local service notes
Dialysis availability in Damariscotta
For dialysis transport in Damariscotta, 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 dialysis group shows a 45- to 70-mile service radius range.
Public business records identify 3 additional transportation businesses near Damariscotta 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.
Damariscotta currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Waldoboro, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
Share treatment time, pickup window, return-trip timing, and whether recurring rides are needed. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.