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H-town Transportation
Houston, TX base · 50 mi radius
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Find medical transport in Ames, TX.
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Providers serving Ames
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Showing 3 providers serving Ames.
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Mohammed Mahmood
Richmond, TX base · 100 mi radius
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Trumetra Mobility
New Caney, TX base · 50 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 Ames
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
3 providers list service-area coverage in Ames. 3 serve Ames from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 3 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 3 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 3 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~32.4 mi. Median listed base distance: ~42.3 mi.
Timing and availability
3 providers list same-day service.
3 providers list weekend service.
3 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
3 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Aug 28, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Aug 25, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Ames private-pay medical transportation price guide
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Ames, 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 $4.25/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.25/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.
Ames 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: $270 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.75/mi = about $270 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $150 | 7 mi | $4.25/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| Ambulette | $165 | 7 mi | $4.25/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| Wheelchair van | $270 | 7 mi | $4.75/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $290 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $325 | 7 mi | $5.25/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Stretcher transport | $505 | 7 mi | $6.50/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 | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-town Transportation | Houston, TX | ~42.3 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $72 · Ambulatory from $39 | ProfileWebsite |
| Mohammed Mahmood | Richmond, TX | ~48.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $72 · Stretcher from $300 | ProfileWebsite |
| Trumetra Mobility | New Caney, TX | ~32.4 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Confirm directly | 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 Ames 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
3
Dialysis within ~25 mi
8
Age 65+
16.9%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Ames, Texas
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 8 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Ames.
Nearby CMS entries include Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, and Fresenius Kidney Care Dayton.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Liberty Dayton Regional Medical CenterHospital · , TX
2.6 mi · Emergency servicesHouston Methodist Baytown HospitalHospital · , TX
21.0 mi · Emergency servicesBaytown Medical Center LpHospital · , TX
21.0 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
Fresenius Kidney Care DaytonDialysis · Dayton, TX
11.1 miCrosby Dialysis FacilityDialysis · Crosby, TX
20.7 miDaVita Baymont DialysisDialysis · Baytown, TX
20.7 miNursing and rehabilitation
Liberty Health Care CenterNursing Home · , TX
3.9 mi · 118 bedsMagnolia Place Health CareNursing Home · , TX
4.1 mi · 118 bedsDayton Nursing and RehabilitationNursing Home · , TX
9.4 mi · 60 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Ames
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Ames city, Texas at about 1,142.
Within that ACS geography, about 16.9% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 11.8% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 39.9% 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) 77575. ZIP-based estimates may not match Ames's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 20.5%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 11.9%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 16.3%.
Comparison
How Ames compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 9.1 percentage points above the median among comparable Texas locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Texas 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 Ames
For Ames pickups, MedicalRide shows 3 companies whose service areas include this city with ambulatory, dialysis, discharge, and long-distance 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. Same-day callback response appears in the mix. Some companies report weekend service. Some companies report after-hours service by request. Some companies report 24/7 operation. At least one company includes starting-price guidance.
Available provider capabilities cover 8 ride types on this area page.
Nearby cities such as Kenefick currently show broader company coverage, so they may be useful comparison points for flexible pickup locations.
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.