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Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 500 mi radius
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Decision guide
Compare medical transport options in Waskom
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Waskom. The listed provider serves Waskom from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 1 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 1 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~1060.6 mi. Median listed base distance: ~1060.6 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 18, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Waskom private-pay medical transportation price guide
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Waskom, 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.
Waskom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Medical Transport | Silver Spring, MD | ~1060.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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 Waskom 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
10
Dialysis within ~25 mi
18
Age 65+
17.1%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Waskom, Texas
CMS provider data lists 10 hospitals and 18 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Waskom.
Nearby CMS entries include Willis Knighton Medical Center, Physicians Behavioral Hospital, and Fmcna - West Shreveport.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Willis Knighton Medical CenterHospital · , LA
17.1 mi · Emergency servicesPhysicians Behavioral HospitalHospital · , LA
17.1 miSpecialists Hospital ShreveportHospital · , LA
18.5 miDialysis facilities
Fmcna - West ShreveportDialysis · Shreveport, LA
8.2 miFmcna - North Shreveport DialysisDialysis · Shreveport, LA
14.2 miDci - North ShreveportDialysis · Shreveport, LA
14.2 miNursing and rehabilitation
Heritage Manor WestNursing Home · , LA
12.5 mi · 140 bedsHeritage House of Marshall Health & RehabilitationNursing Home · , TX
14.4 mi · 125 bedsSouthern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home · , LA
15.5 mi · 61 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Waskom
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Waskom city, Texas at about 2,084.
Within that ACS geography, about 17.1% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 15.2% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 64.0% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Commuting.
Comparison
How Waskom compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 12.3 percentage points above 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
Service notes for Waskom
For Waskom pickups, one company covers this area with ambulatory, bariatric, dialysis, and discharge support. Coverage comes from a nearby base or wider service radius, so the exact pickup ZIP should be confirmed before booking.
Coverage details show a 500-mile service radius. The company reports same-day callback response. The company reports 24/7 operation.
Available provider capabilities cover 8 ride types on this area page.
Waskom has a similar company count to nearby options such as Scottsville, Uncertain, and Marshall, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
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.