FS
Five Star Special Transport
VANCOUVER, WA base · 30 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
Ride type
Bariatric transport in Kalama, WA.
These providers offer bariatric transport for Kalama. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Bariatric providers serving Kalama
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Showing 2 providers serving Kalama.
IT
Integrity Transportation
University Place, WA base · 100 mi radius
Member
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 Kalama
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
2 providers list service-area coverage in Kalama. 2 serve Kalama from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 2 stretcher, 2 bariatric, 2 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 2 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~22.9 mi. Median listed base distance: ~53.5 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists same-day service.
1 provider lists weekend service.
1 provider lists after-hours or 24/7 service.
2 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 1, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Aug 31, 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 Kalama
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Kalama, 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.
Kalama 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: $590 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $7.25/mi = about $595 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Special Transport | VANCOUVER, WA | ~22.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Long-distance | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
| Integrity Transportation | University Place, WA | ~84.0 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 Kalama also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
2
Hospitals within ~25 mi
3
Dialysis within ~25 mi
7
Age 65+
19.3%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Kalama, Washington
CMS provider data lists 3 hospitals and 7 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Kalama.
Nearby CMS entries include Peacehealth St John Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, and DaVita Cowlitz Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Peacehealth St John Medical CenterHospital · , WA
16.7 mi · Emergency servicesLegacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterHospital · , WA
22.9 mi · Emergency servicesRainier SpringsHospital · , WA
22.9 miDialysis facilities
DaVita Cowlitz DialysisDialysis · Woodland, WA
9.6 miPnrs St Helens DialysisDialysis · Saint Helens, OR
9.6 miFresenius Kidney Care Cowlitz CountyDialysis · Longview, WA
16.7 miNursing and rehabilitation
Americana Health and RehabilitationNursing Home · , WA
8.8 mi · 74 bedsFrontier Rehabilitation and Extended CareNursing Home · , WA
9.1 mi · 140 bedsWoodland Convalescent CenterNursing Home · , WA
9.2 mi · 62 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Kalama
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Kalama city, Washington at about 3,050.
Within that ACS geography, about 19.3% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 4.0% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 46.3% 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) 98609. ZIP-based estimates may not match Kalama's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 9.7%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 7.5%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 8.0%.
Comparison
How Kalama compares
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable Washington locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below 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
Bariatric availability in Kalama
For bariatric transport in Kalama, MedicalRide shows 2 companies whose service areas include this city. Coverage is mostly radius-based; compare exact pickup ZIP, vehicle schedule, and destination distance before choosing who to contact.
The bariatric group shows a 30- to 100-mile service radius range. Same-day callback response appears in the mix. Some companies report 24/7 operation.
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.
Kalama currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Kelso, Beacon Hill, and Longview, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
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.