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HealthTrust Transport
Okatie, SC base · 50 mi radius
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Showing 3 providers serving Ridgeland.
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HealthTrust Transport NEMT LLC
OKATIE, SC base · 50 mi radius
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Speedy Senior Transportation
North Charleston, SC base · 100 mi radius
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 Ridgeland
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
3 providers list service-area coverage in Ridgeland. 3 serve Ridgeland from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 3 wheelchair, 3 stretcher, 3 bariatric, 3 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 3 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~8.2 mi. Median listed base distance: ~8.2 mi.
Timing and availability
2 providers list 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 31, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Jul 28, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Ridgeland private-pay medical transportation price guide
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Ridgeland, 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, $95, 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.
Ridgeland 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: $240 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.25/mi = about $245 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $135 | 7 mi | $3.75/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| Ambulette | $150 | 7 mi | $3.75/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| Wheelchair van | $240 | 7 mi | $4.25/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $260 | 7 mi | $4.50/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $295 | 7 mi | $4.75/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Stretcher transport | $455 | 7 mi | $5.75/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthTrust Transport | Okatie, SC | ~8.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| HealthTrust Transport NEMT LLC | OKATIE, SC | ~8.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
| Speedy Senior Transportation | North Charleston, SC | ~60.0 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
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.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Ridgeland 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+
8.3%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Ridgeland, South Carolina
CMS provider data lists 5 hospitals and 5 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Ridgeland.
Nearby CMS entries include Coastal Carolina Hospital, Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, and FMC Dialysis Services the Marshlands.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Coastal Carolina HospitalHospital · , SC
17.3 mi · Emergency servicesBeaufort County Memorial HospitalHospital · , SC
17.4 mi · Emergency servicesNH BeaufortHospital · , SC
17.4 miDialysis facilities
FMC Dialysis Services the MarshlandsDialysis · Ridgeland, SC
2.8 miFresenius Kidney Care Port RoyalDialysis · Beaufort, SC
9.9 miDaVita Bluffton DialysisDialysis · Bluffton, SC
10.1 miNursing and rehabilitation
Ridgeland Nursing Center IncNursing Home · , SC
4.8 mi · 88 bedsSprenger Healthcare of BlufftonNursing Home · , SC
12.0 mi · 60 bedsNHC Healthcare - BlufftonNursing Home · , SC
13.5 mi · 120 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Ridgeland
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Ridgeland town, South Carolina at about 3,764.
Within that ACS geography, about 8.3% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 18.1% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 52.1% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Commuting.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 29936. ZIP-based estimates may not match Ridgeland's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 16.4%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 9.4%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 15.1%.
Comparison
How Ridgeland compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 10.2 percentage points below the median among comparable South Carolina locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 12.8 percentage points above the median among comparable South Carolina locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable South Carolina locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable South Carolina 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 Ridgeland
For Ridgeland pickups, MedicalRide shows 3 companies whose service areas include this city with ambulatory, bariatric, dialysis, and discharge 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 50- to 100-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. Some companies report 24/7 operation.
Available provider capabilities cover 8 ride types on this area page. Public business records identify 1 additional transportation business near Ridgeland that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 3 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.
Ridgeland currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Okatie, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
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.