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Apollo Ride
ALBUQUERQUE, NM base · 30 mi radius
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Ride type
Long-distance medical transport in El Rancho, NM.
These providers offer long-distance medical transport for El Rancho. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Long-distance providers serving El Rancho
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Showing 3 providers serving El Rancho.
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New Mexico Black Car LLC
Santa Fe, NM base · 100 mi radius
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Stellar Transit
Albuquerque, NM base · 100 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.
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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HO
Heart of love transportation
Nationwide long-distance · 1000+ mile trips
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AI
Ameritrans Inc
Nationwide long-distance · 300+ mile trips
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SN
Shepherd Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Nationwide long-distance · 1+ mile trips
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Decision guide
Compare long-distance options in El Rancho
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
3 providers list service-area coverage in El Rancho. 3 serve El Rancho from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 2 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 3 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 3 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~17.2 mi. Median listed base distance: ~18.8 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists same-day service.
2 providers list weekend service.
2 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
3 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Aug 19, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Aug 14, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Long-distance private-pay price guide for El Rancho
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For El Rancho, 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 $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 $135/hr for stretcher rides.
El Rancho 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: $485 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $6.25/mi = about $490 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretcher transport | $485 | 7 mi | $6.25/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Long-distance medical trip | $285 | Priced by route | $4.00/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 | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Ride | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | ~18.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Long-distance | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
| New Mexico Black Car LLC | Santa Fe, NM | ~17.2 mi | Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
| Stellar Transit | Albuquerque, NM | ~61.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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 El Rancho also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
3
Hospitals within ~25 mi
5
Dialysis within ~25 mi
5
Age 65+
19.8%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near El Rancho, New Mexico
CMS provider data lists 5 hospitals and 5 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of El Rancho.
Nearby CMS entries include Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, Los Alamos Medical Center, and Espanola Dialysis (FMC).
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Presbyterian Espanola HospitalHospital · , NM
7.1 mi · Emergency servicesLos Alamos Medical CenterHospital · , NM
14.6 mi · Emergency servicesSanta Fe Phs Indian HospitalHospital · , NM
18.3 miDialysis facilities
Espanola Dialysis (FMC)Dialysis · Espanola, NM
7.1 miFresenius Kidney Care Turquoise TrailDialysis · Santa Fe, NM
18.8 miSanta Fe Dialysis (FMC)Dialysis · Santa Fe, NM
22.5 miNursing and rehabilitation
Los Alamos Wellness & RehabilitationNursing Home · , NM
11.5 mi · 66 bedsCasa RealNursing Home · , NM
17.7 mi · 118 bedsSanta Fe Care CenterNursing Home · , NM
17.8 mi · 120 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in El Rancho
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of El Rancho CDP, New Mexico at about 1,451.
Within that ACS geography, about 19.8% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 3.0% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 34.8% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Micropolitan Commuting.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87532. ZIP-based estimates may not match El Rancho's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 17.9%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 9.5%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 15.9%.
Comparison
How El Rancho compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 2.5 percentage points below the median among comparable New Mexico locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 2.4 percentage points above the median among comparable New Mexico locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable New Mexico locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable New Mexico 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 19, 2026.
Local service notes
Long-distance availability in El Rancho
For long-distance medical transport in El Rancho, MedicalRide shows 3 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 30- to 100-mile service radius range. Some companies report weekend service. Some companies report after-hours service by request. Some companies report 24/7 operation.
Public business records identify 6 additional transportation businesses near El Rancho 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.
El Rancho has a similar company count to nearby options such as Jaconita, San Ildefonso Pueblo, and Jacona, 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.