Professional Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Los Angeles

What Is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation?

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is a professional service designed for medically stable patients who need assistance traveling to and from healthcare facilities. Unlike ambulance services, NEMT is used for scheduled medical appointments, treatments, hospital discharges, and long-distance medical visits.

Is This an Ambulance Service?

No. We provide non-emergency medical transportation for medically stable patients. Our services are designed for individuals who require assistance during transport but do not need emergency medical monitoring.

Do You Provide Gurney Transportation?

Yes. We provide professional non-emergency gurney (stretcher) transportation in Los Angeles for patients who must remain lying down during travel. This service is commonly used for hospital discharges, inter-facility transfers, and post-surgical recovery.

Do You Offer Wheelchair Transportation?

Yes. Our wheelchair-accessible vehicles are ADA compliant and equipped with secure tie-down systems and safety restraints. We transport wheelchair-dependent patients safely and comfortably to medical appointments and facilities.

Can You Transport Patients Home From the Hospital?

Yes. We regularly provide hospital discharge transportation. We coordinate with discharge planners and medical staff to ensure smooth and timely transfers from hospital to home or facility.

Do You Provide Long-Distance Medical Transportation?

Yes. We offer long-distance non-emergency medical transportation throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas for specialist appointments, rehabilitation visits, and workers’ compensation evaluations.

Do You Accept Medicare?

We are a private-pay and facility-pay provider and do not bill Medicare directly. Many families contact us when they cannot secure a Medicare-covered provider or require immediate and reliable service.

Do You Offer Same-Day Transportation?

Same-day transportation may be available depending on scheduling capacity. We recommend booking in advance whenever possible to secure preferred appointment times.

Who Typically Uses Your Services?

Our services are commonly used by seniors, post-surgery patients, wheelchair-dependent individuals, bed-bound patients, hospice transfers, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and workers’ compensation cases.

Do You Answer the Phone Live?

Yes. When you call Armstrong | Richard Medical Transportation, you speak directly with a live representative. We do not use automated call systems.

What Areas Do You Serve?

We provide non-emergency medical transportation throughout Los Angeles and surrounding communities, including Whittier, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance, Temple City, and the greater Los Angeles area.

How Far in Advance Should I Schedule?

We recommend scheduling as early as possible, especially for hospital discharges and long-distance medical appointments. However, we do accommodate urgent requests when availability allows.

What makes Armstrong | Richard Different?

We prioritize reliability, live communication, patient dignity, and structured coordination with medical facilities. Our focus is on punctual, professional, and safe transportation without automated systems or unnecessary delays.