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Five Star Special Transport
VANCOUVER, WA base · 30 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
Local providers
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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 Barberton
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in Barberton. The listed provider serves Barberton from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 1 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 1 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 1 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~0.8 mi. Median listed base distance: ~0.8 mi.
Timing and availability
0 providers list 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 31, 2026.
Not currently confirmed on this page: Discharge. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.
Private-pay planning guide
Barberton private-pay medical transportation price guide
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Barberton, 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 $4.50/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.50/mi, and after-hours mileage at $5.00/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, $65, $115, or $75 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $75/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $150/hr for stretcher rides.
Barberton 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: $285 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $5.00/mi = about $290 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $155 | 7 mi | $4.50/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| Ambulette | $175 | 7 mi | $4.50/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| Wheelchair van | $285 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $305 | 7 mi | $5.25/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $345 | 7 mi | $5.75/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Stretcher transport | $535 | 7 mi | $7.00/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 | Long-distance | Stairs | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Special Transport | VANCOUVER, WA | ~0.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Long-distance | 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.
Current listed profiles do not consistently confirm oxygen accommodation. Ask the selected company before scheduling if oxygen travels with the passenger.
Same-day service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Ask each selected company about dispatch timing.
Weekend service is not confirmed across all listed profiles. Confirm Saturday or Sunday availability before relying on it.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Barberton 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
16
Dialysis within ~25 mi
28
Age 65+
19.3%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Barberton, Washington
CMS provider data lists 16 hospitals and 28 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Barberton.
Nearby CMS entries include Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Rainier Springs, and DaVita Vancouver Dialysis Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterHospital · , WA
0.8 mi · Emergency servicesRainier SpringsHospital · , WA
0.8 miPEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CenterHospital · , WA
6.7 miDialysis facilities
DaVita Vancouver Dialysis CenterDialysis · Vancouver, WA
2.4 miPnrs Salmon CreekDialysis · Vancouver, WA
3.0 miPnrs Ft VancouverDialysis · Vancouver, WA
7.4 miNursing and rehabilitation
Salmon Creek Post Acute & RehabilitationNursing Home · , WA
1.5 mi · 120 bedsBridge Crest Post AcuteNursing Home · , WA
4.7 mi · 89 bedsthe Oaks at TimberlineNursing Home · , WA
5.5 mi · 85 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Barberton
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Barberton CDP, Washington at about 8,668.
Within that ACS geography, about 19.3% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 2.9% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 32.2% 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) 98686. ZIP-based estimates may not match Barberton's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 11.8%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 6.6%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 9.6%.
Comparison
How Barberton compares
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Washington locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Washington 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 Barberton
For Barberton pickups, one company covers this area with ambulatory, bariatric, dialysis, and long-distance 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 30-mile service radius.
Available provider capabilities cover 7 ride types on this area page. 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.
Barberton has a similar company count to nearby options such as Mount Vista, Brush Prairie, and Five Corners, 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.