Wheelchair, Stretcher, or Ambulatory: Choosing the Right Medical Transport

Non-emergency medical transport comes in three main levels of service. Picking the right one keeps the trip safe and comfortable — and means you only pay for the help that's actually needed.

Ambulatory transport

Best for passengers who can walk with little or no assistance and can get in and out of a vehicle with a steadying hand. It's a courteous, professional ride to appointments, discharges, and errands — ideal when mobility is only mildly limited.

Wheelchair transport

For passengers who use a wheelchair, lift-equipped vans let them stay in their own chair, which is then secured with a four-point system. Trained attendants provide door-through-door help, so no one has to navigate ramps or doorways alone.

Stretcher transport

When a passenger must remain lying down — often after surgery, during recovery, or for certain treatments — stretcher transport provides a comfortable, monitored ride with a trained two-person crew for safe bed-to-bed transfers.

Still not sure?

That's completely normal. Tell our dispatch team about your loved one's mobility and the appointment, and we'll recommend the right level of service. Essential Transport Assistance offers all three across South Florida — give us a call and we'll help you choose.