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Care Mobility LLP
Minneapolis, MN base · 75 mi radius
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Ride type
Long-distance medical transport in Watkins, MN.
These providers offer long-distance medical transport for Watkins. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Long-distance providers serving Watkins
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Showing 2 providers serving Watkins.
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Motiv
Waconia, MN base · 50 mi radius
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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.
No fixed pickup base
Nationwide long-distance providers
These companies report long-distance pickup coverage without a local base. Their minimum trip distance is shown below; exact route, equipment, timing, and availability must be confirmed from the provider profile.
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RELAX RIDE LLC
Nationwide long-distance · 400+ mile trips
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Ameritrans Inc
Nationwide long-distance · 300+ mile trips
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Shepherd Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Nationwide long-distance · 1+ mile trips
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Heart of love transportation
Nationwide long-distance · 1000+ mile trips
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Decision guide
Compare long-distance options in Watkins
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
2 providers list service-area coverage in Watkins. 2 serve Watkins from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 2 dialysis, 2 discharge.
Closest listed provider base: ~43.5 mi. Median listed base distance: ~52.0 mi.
Timing and availability
2 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: Sep 2, 2026.
Not currently confirmed on this page: Stretcher. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.
Private-pay planning guide
Long-distance private-pay price guide for Watkins
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Watkins, 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.
Watkins 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. |
| Long-distance medical trip | $270 | Priced by route | $3.75/mi | For regional or state-to-state trips where mileage, crew time, return logistics, and rest planning matter more. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Mobility LLP | Minneapolis, MN | ~60.6 mi | Wheelchair, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Motiv | Waconia, MN | ~43.5 mi | Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ambulatory from $38 · Long-distance from $278 | ProfileWebsite |
Long-distance 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.
- One-way miles, state-to-state routing, rest stops, companion travel, luggage or equipment, and whether overnight planning is needed.
- How the provider prices mileage, wait time, return trips, and extra assistance.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Watkins 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
5
Dialysis within ~25 mi
2
Age 65+
16.3%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Watkins, Minnesota
CMS provider data lists 5 hospitals and 2 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Watkins.
Nearby CMS entries include Community Behavioral Health Hospital Annandale, Centracare - Paynesville Hospital, and Fresenius Kidney Care Litchfield.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Community Behavioral Health Hospital AnnandaleHospital · , MN
15.1 miCentracare - Paynesville HospitalHospital · , MN
15.7 mi · Emergency servicesMeeker Memorial HospitalHospital · , MN
17.1 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
Fresenius Kidney Care LitchfieldDialysis · Litchfield, MN
17.1 miFresenius Kidney Care St. CloudDialysis · Saint Cloud, MN
20.2 miFMC Dialysis - BuffaloDialysis · Buffalo, MN
29.1 miNursing and rehabilitation
Cura of WatkinsNursing Home · , MN
0.4 mi · 50 bedsAssumption HomeNursing Home · , MN
9.8 mi · 76 bedsMeeker Manor Rehablitation Center, LlcNursing Home · , MN
14.4 mi · 65 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Watkins
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Watkins city, Minnesota at about 765.
Within that ACS geography, about 16.3% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 8.5% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 46.8% 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) 55389. ZIP-based estimates may not match Watkins's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 12.9%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 7.6%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 11.3%.
Comparison
How Watkins compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 5.0 percentage points above the median among comparable Minnesota locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Minnesota locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Minnesota 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 3, 2026.
Local service notes
Long-distance availability in Watkins
For long-distance medical transport in Watkins, 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 long-distance group shows a 50- to 75-mile service radius range. Same-day callback response appears in the mix. Some companies report weekend service. Some companies report after-hours service by request. At least one company includes starting-price guidance.
Public business records identify 12 additional transportation businesses near Watkins that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 6 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.
Watkins has a similar company count to nearby options such as Kimball, Eden Valley, and Fairhaven, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
Share mobility level, pickup access, appointment timing, and any escort or return-trip needs. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.