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Bariatric transport in St. George, SC.

This provider offers bariatric transport for St. George. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.

Provider

Bariatric provider serving St. George

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Showing 1 provider serving St. George.

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Speedy Senior Transportation
North Charleston, SC base · 100 mi radius
Member
WheelchairStretcherBariatricAmbulatoryLong-distanceDialysisDischarge
SST America stands out by providing safe, reliable, and compassionate non-emergency medical transportation with a strong commitment to punctuality and exceptional customer care.Open nowWeekdays 08:00-18:00Service base: North Charleston, SCEnglish

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 bariatric options in St. George

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

Coverage snapshot

1 provider lists service-area coverage in St. George. The listed provider serves St. George from nearby bases.

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

Closest listed provider base: ~35.8 mi. Median listed base distance: ~35.8 mi.

Timing and availability

1 provider lists 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: Aug 19, 2026.

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

Private-pay planning guide

Bariatric private-pay price guide for St. George

MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For St. George, 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 $140/hr for stretcher rides.

St. George 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.

Bariatric transport example: $605 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $7.50/mi = about $615 before add-ons.

Service typeStarts aroundIncluded milesAdded mileagePlanning note
Bariatric transport$6057 mi$7.50/miFor larger wheelchair or stretcher needs; final fit depends on passenger weight, equipment width, and lift capacity.
ProviderBaseBase distanceRide typesSame-dayLong-distanceOxygenActions
Speedy Senior TransportationNorth Charleston, SC~35.8 miWheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, DischargeYesYesYesProfileWebsite

Bariatric 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.
  • Passenger weight range, wheelchair or stretcher type, equipment dimensions, and whether bariatric equipment is required.
  • Door width, ramp/elevator access, stairs, and whether extra crew or a special vehicle is needed.

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

Weekend service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Confirm Saturday or Sunday availability before relying on it.

Nearby covered cities

Providers covering St. George 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

2

Dialysis within ~25 mi

8

Age 65+

24.7%

Medical destinations

Medical facilities near St. George, South Carolina

CMS provider data lists 2 hospitals and 8 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of St. George.

Nearby CMS entries include Colleton Medical Center, Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc, and DaVita Santee Dialysis.

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

Hospitals

Colleton Medical CenterHospital · , SC
20.0 mi · Emergency services
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley IncHospital · , SC
24.6 mi · Emergency services
Trident Medical CenterHospital · , SC
35.9 mi · Emergency services

Dialysis facilities

DaVita Santee DialysisDialysis · Santee, SC
19.6 mi
DaVita Walterboro DialysisDialysis · Walterboro, SC
20.0 mi
Fresenius Medical Care WalterboroDialysis · Walterboro, SC
20.0 mi

Nursing and rehabilitation

St George Healthcare CenterNursing Home · , SC
0.1 mi · 88 beds
PruittHealth- WalterboroNursing Home · , SC
19.7 mi · 132 beds
Veterans Victory HouseNursing Home · , SC
21.4 mi · 220 beds
Local context

Transportation and mobility context in St. George

The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of St. George town, South Carolina at about 2,154.

Within that ACS geography, about 24.7% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.

ACS estimates show about 25.0% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.

Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 27.0% 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) 29477. ZIP-based estimates may not match St. George's city boundary exactly.

For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 22.7%.

Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 12.3%.

Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 20.5%.

Comparison

How St. George compares

As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 4.6 percentage points above the median among comparable South Carolina locations.

The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 19.0 percentage points above the median among comparable South Carolina locations.

The count of CMS-listed hospitals 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 19, 2026.

Local service notes

Bariatric availability in St. George

For bariatric transport in St. George, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.

The bariatric group shows a 100-mile service radius.

Public business records identify 13 additional transportation businesses near St. George 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.

St. George has a similar company count to nearby options such as Reevesville, Grover, and Harleyville, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.

Share passenger weight range, bed-to-bed needs, stairs, facility discharge timing, and whether a return trip is needed. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.