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Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 500 mi radius
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Ride type
Stretcher transport in Big Spring, TX.
This provider offers stretcher transport for Big Spring. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Provider
Stretcher provider serving Big Spring
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Showing 1–1 of 1 provider serving Big Spring.
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 stretcher options in Big Spring
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Big Spring. The listed provider serves Big Spring from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 1 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 1 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~1451.6 mi. Median listed base distance: ~1451.6 mi.
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: Oct 19, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Stretcher private-pay price guide for Big Spring
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Big Spring, 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 $20; stairs $30, $55, $100, 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.
Big Spring 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: $475 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $6.25/mi = about $485 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretcher transport | $475 | 7 mi | $6.25/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Bariatric transport | $590 | 7 mi | $7.25/mi | For larger wheelchair or stretcher needs; final fit depends on passenger weight, equipment width, and lift capacity. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Medical Transport | Silver Spring, MD | ~1451.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
Stretcher 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 this is bed-to-bed, room-to-room, discharge, facility transfer, or a long-distance stretcher trip.
- Passenger weight range, oxygen or equipment needs, stairs, elevator access, and whether extra crew may be required.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Big Spring 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
3
Dialysis within ~25 mi
1
Age 65+
12.1%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Big Spring, Texas
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 1 dialysis facility within about 25 miles of Big Spring.
Nearby CMS entries include Big Spring State Hospital, Scenic Mountain Medical Center, and West Texas Dialysis Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Big Spring State HospitalHospital · , TX
2.6 miScenic Mountain Medical CenterHospital · , TX
2.9 mi · Emergency servicesMartin County Hospital DistrictHospital · , TX
23.5 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
West Texas Dialysis CenterDialysis · Big Spring, TX
2.9 miDaVita Midland DialysisDialysis · Midland, TX
39.2 miFresenius Medical Care Permian BasinDialysis · Midland, TX
41.8 miNursing and rehabilitation
Parkview Skilled Care and RehabilitationNursing Home · , TX
1.4 mi · 117 bedsBig Spring Center for Skilled CareNursing Home · , TX
2.0 mi · 120 bedsLamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans HomeNursing Home · , TX
2.3 mi · 160 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Big Spring
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Big Spring city, Texas at about 23,975.
Within that ACS geography, about 12.1% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 7.1% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 42.1% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Micropolitan Core.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 79721. ZIP-based estimates may not match Big Spring's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 13.8%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 8.4%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 14.7%.
Comparison
How Big Spring compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 3.7 percentage points below the median among comparable Texas locations.
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 4.2 percentage points above the median among comparable Texas locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities 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 Oct 17, 2026.
Local service notes
Stretcher availability in Big Spring
For stretcher transport in Big Spring, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.
The stretcher group shows a 500-mile service radius. The company reports same-day callback response. The company reports 24/7 operation.
Big Spring has a similar company count to nearby options such as Sand Springs, Coahoma, and Forsan, 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.