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Ride type

Ambulatory transport in Springfield, MO.

This provider offers ambulatory transport for Springfield. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.

Provider

Ambulatory provider serving Springfield

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Showing 1 provider serving Springfield.

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CareLinks Medical Transportation - Non Emergency Medical Transportation
Springfield, MO base · 40 mi radius
WheelchairStretcherAmbulatoryLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
CareLinks NEMT is more than just a transportation company, it is a patient-centered healthcare transportation partner.Open 24 hours24/7Service base: Springfield, MOEnglish, Other

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 ambulatory options in Springfield

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

Coverage snapshot

1 provider lists service-area coverage in Springfield. The listed provider is based inside Springfield.

Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 ambulatory, 1 dialysis, 1 discharge, 1 long-distance.

Closest listed provider base: Local base. Median listed base distance: Local base.

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: Jul 30, 2026.

Not currently confirmed on this page: Bariatric, Stair chair. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.

Private-pay planning guide

Ambulatory private-pay price guide for Springfield

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Springfield, 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 $4.75/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.

Springfield 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.

Ambulatory medical car example: $145 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.00/mi = about $150 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Ambulatory medical car$1457 mi$4.00/miFor passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off.
Ambulette$1657 mi$4.00/miFor scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesSame-dayWeekendAfter-hoursLong-distanceOxygenActions
CareLinks Medical Transportation - Non Emergency Medical TransportationSpringfield, MOLocal baseWheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeYesYesYesYesYesProfileWebsite

Ambulatory 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 the passenger walks independently, uses a cane or walker, needs door-through-door help, or needs transfer assistance.
  • Steps, elevator availability, folding mobility devices, companion travel, and return-trip timing.

Current listed profiles do not confirm stair assistance on every provider. Ask directly if the pickup or destination has steps.

Nearby covered cities

Providers covering Springfield 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

4

Dialysis within ~25 mi

6

Age 65+

16.2%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near Springfield, Missouri

CMS provider data lists 4 hospitals and 6 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Springfield.

Nearby CMS entries include Cox Medical Centers, Lakeland Behavioral Health System, and Ozarks Dialysis Services - Primrose.

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

Hospitals

Cox Medical CentersHospital · , MO
3.0 mi · Emergency services
Lakeland Behavioral Health SystemHospital · , MO
3.4 mi · Emergency services
Mercy Hospital SpringfieldHospital · , MO
6.9 mi · Emergency services

Dialysis facilities

Ozarks Dialysis Services - PrimroseDialysis · Springfield, MO
3.0 mi
Ozarks Dialysis Services - SouthDialysis · Springfield, MO
3.0 mi
FMC - Springfield MidwestDialysis · Springfield, MO
6.9 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

Springfield Skilled Care CenterNursing Home · , MO
0.2 mi · 120 beds
Brookhaven Nursing & RehabNursing Home · , MO
0.8 mi · 90 beds
Wilson'S Creek Nursing & RehabNursing Home · , MO
0.8 mi · 172 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in Springfield

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Springfield city, Missouri at about 169,954.

Within that ACS geography, about 16.2% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.

ACS estimates show about 9.0% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.

Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 37.8% 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) 65802. ZIP-based estimates may not match Springfield's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 16.4%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 11.3%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 11.5%.

Comparison

How Springfield compares

The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 3.9 percentage points above the median among comparable Missouri 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

Ambulatory availability in Springfield

For ambulatory transport in Springfield, one company covers this area. The company is based in this city.

The ambulatory group shows a 40-mile service radius. The company reports 24/7 operation.

Public business records identify 4 additional transportation businesses near Springfield that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 5 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.

Springfield has a similar company count to nearby options such as Republic, Battlefield, and Willard, 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.