★★★★★ Bed-to-bed transport for post-stroke patients across the country.
Long Distance Stroke Recovery Transportation
After an acute stroke, patients often need to be moved from the treating hospital to a specialty rehabilitation center or back home in another state. Long-distance non-emergency medical transportation keeps the patient positioned safely, monitored, and comfortable across hundreds or thousands of miles.
When long-distance NEMT is appropriate
- Medically stable but not able to fly commercially
- Requires wheelchair or stretcher for the full trip
- Needs oxygen, IV, or continuous positioning
- Family wants to relocate loved one closer to caregivers
What's included on the trip
- Stretcher or bed-to-bed positioning
- Trained attendant for repositioning and monitoring
- Oxygen and IV pump transport
- Rest and meal stops planned around swallowing and medication needs
- Direct handoff to rehab admissions staff
Recommended vehicle
Stretcher-equipped Sprinter with medical attendant
Frequently asked questions
Other condition guides
Informational only. This page is not medical advice. Travel readiness is determined by the treating physician.
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