Wheelchair
You ride in your own chair, rolled up the side ramp and secured with tie-downs and a seat belt before the van moves. Power wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, and if you don't have a wheelchair, we can bring one.
Wheelchair, Bariatric & Ambulatory Rides
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Tallahassee, FL
Emerald Care Rides provides wheelchair, bariatric, and ambulatory transportation across Tallahassee and Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, and Jefferson counties. Our drivers are kind and unhurried, and they look after every rider the way we'd look after our own parents.
- Fully Insured
- Same-Day Rides When Available
- Live Ride Tracking
- One Companion Rides Free
- Wheelchair Available on Request
Wheelchair, Bariatric & Ambulatory Rides
Bariatric Wheelchair
For riders who use a wider or heavier chair. Give us the width of the chair and the rider's weight when you call, and we'll confirm the fit before the ride is booked.
Ambulatory
For riders who walk on their own or with a cane or walker and would rather not make the trip alone. Your driver steadies you on the way into the van and can walk with you to the entrance when you arrive.
Curb to Curb or Door to Door.
We go by what the rider needs, and we confirm it with you when the ride is booked.
Portable Oxygen.
Riders who travel with portable oxygen are welcome. If you'll need oxygen for the trip, let us know when you book, and we'll arrange it.
Have a question about a chair or a scooter? Call us, and we'll talk it through.
About Emerald Care Rides
Before Emerald Care Rides, we worked in medical transportation, and we learned there that riders and their families want a patient driver and a ride they can depend on.
We started this company to build a business that grows by helping people. For us that means being supportive and kind on every ride, whether it's a routine checkup or a long day of treatment.
Why "Emerald"
Tallahassee is not far from the Emerald Coast, known for its clear water and white sand. The name is a familiar one around here, and we chose it because this is home.
Why Families Choose Emerald Care Rides
Trained Drivers.
Every driver is background checked and trained in CPR and first aid, defensive driving, and patient privacy.
Pickup From the Hospital Room.
Going home from the hospital is tiring enough. For a discharge, we come up to the room, so no one has to make their way down to the curb alone.
A Proper Hand-Off.
Some riders shouldn't be left on their own, especially riders with dementia. Tell us ahead of time, and we'll stay until a nurse or family member is with them.
Need a ride for someone who shouldn't travel alone? We'd be glad to help.
Rides We Provide
We drive riders to medical care and to the everyday places that matter too.
- Doctor & Specialist Visits
- Hospital Discharges
- Dialysis
- Rehab & Physical Therapy
- Chemotherapy & Radiation
- Transfers Between Facilities
- Adult Day Programs
- Pharmacy & Errands
- Church, Weddings & Family Events
- Airport Rides
How to Book a Ride
Call or Book Online.
Call 309-657-3310, or send a request with the Book a Ride button.
Get Your Price.
Tell us the pickup address, the destination, and how the rider gets around. We'll quote the ride before you book.
We Come to You.
Your driver arrives at the time we agreed and helps the rider into the van.
Serving Tallahassee and the Counties Around It
We're based in Tallahassee, and we drive to every town in the four counties below.
Leon County
- Tallahassee
- Bradfordville
- Woodville
Gadsden County
- Havana
- Quincy
- Midway
Wakulla County
- Crawfordville
Jefferson County
- Monticello
Common Destinations
Hospitals
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
- HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Veterans
- Sergeant Ernest I. "Boots" Thomas VA Clinic
Cancer Care
- Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center
- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
Dialysis
- DaVita dialysis centers in Tallahassee
- Fresenius Kidney Care centers in Tallahassee
Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
Airport
- Tallahassee International Airport
This is only a partial list. We drive to many other places in the area.
Planning a longer trip? Contact us, and we'll see what we can do.
Live in Tallahassee or a nearby county? Let's get your ride on the calendar.
For Hospitals & Care Facilities
When a patient is cleared to go home and the ride is late, the whole unit feels it. We work with case managers and nursing home staff to move patients and residents on the day they're ready.
Same-Day Discharges.
Call when the patient is cleared, and we'll give you a price and a pickup time on the phone.
One Monthly Invoice.
Your facility's rides are billed together at the start of each month.
Proof of Insurance.
We carry commercial auto and general liability insurance, and a certificate is available on request.
To set up rides for your facility, call 309-657-3310 or email emeraldcarerides@gmail.com.
Track Every Ride in Real Time
Know Exactly Where Your Loved One Is, From Pickup to Drop-Off
The moment your driver heads out, you'll get a private tracking link through our Duet platform. Open it on any phone or computer to watch the van's location update live, from the curb at pickup, through every mile of the route, all the way to the destination. And again on the trip home.
Available on every ride, at no extra cost.
Hours, Booking & Payment
Hours.
Our phones are answered every day from 8 AM to 8 PM. Rides can be scheduled for any hour, once we've confirmed the time with you.
Booking.
We ask for 24 hours' notice, and we take same-day rides when the schedule allows. If your plans change, please cancel 24 hours ahead.
Payment.
Riders and families pay us directly. We accept Zelle, Cash App, and Venmo, and other ways to pay are available when you ask.
Tell Us Where You Need to Be
Give us a call or send a request, and we'll plan the ride around your appointment.