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Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 500 mi radius
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Ride type
Bariatric transport in San Juan, TX.
This provider offers bariatric transport for San Juan. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Provider
Bariatric provider serving San Juan
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Showing 1–1 of 1 provider serving San Juan.
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 San Juan
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in San Juan. The listed provider serves San Juan from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 2 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~1515.7 mi. Median listed base distance: ~1515.7 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 18, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Bariatric private-pay price guide for San Juan
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For San Juan, 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.
San Juan 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 type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bariatric transport | $605 | 7 mi | $7.50/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 | ~1515.7 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ProfileWebsite |
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.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering San Juan 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
8
Dialysis within ~25 mi
28
Age 65+
12.4%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near San Juan, Texas
CMS provider data lists 8 hospitals and 28 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of San Juan.
Nearby CMS entries include Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System, and Fresenius Medical Care River Valley Clinic.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Rio Grande Regional HospitalHospital · , TX
6.3 mi · Emergency servicesSouth Texas Health SystemHospital · , TX
6.6 mi · Emergency servicesCornerstone Regional HospitalHospital · , TX
6.6 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
Fresenius Medical Care River Valley ClinicDialysis · Pharr, TX
3.2 miFresenius Medical Care Tri-CityDialysis · Alamo, TX
3.6 miDaVita Dialysis Care of McAllenDialysis · Mcallen, TX
5.7 miNursing and rehabilitation
San Juan Nursing Home, Inc.Nursing Home · , TX
0.3 mi · 114 bedsthe Heights of AlamoNursing Home · , TX
2.4 mi · 130 bedsWindsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation CentNursing Home · , TX
3.6 mi · 120 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in San Juan
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of San Juan city, Texas at about 36,149.
Within that ACS geography, about 12.4% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 3.7% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 48.0% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Core.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78589. ZIP-based estimates may not match San Juan's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 20.5%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 12.2%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 18.3%.
Comparison
How San Juan compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 3.4 percentage points below the median among comparable Texas locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Texas locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above 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
Bariatric availability in San Juan
For bariatric transport in San Juan, 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 500-mile service radius. The company reports same-day callback response. The company reports 24/7 operation.
Public business records identify 1 additional transportation business near San Juan 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.
Nearby cities such as Alamo, North Alamo, and Pharr currently show broader company coverage, so they may be useful comparison points for flexible pickup locations.
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.