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Right at Home Palm Beach Gardens Transportation Program

Contact our office at (561) 282-6106

Senior transportation is vitally important to maintaining independence and health. Whether it is a follow-up doctor’s appointment, visiting friends or family, or just a casual outing, seniors need reliable transportation.

We have joined Lyft to provide an easier solution for seniors on the go. Maintaining independence and mobility go hand in hand. Through our partnership with Lyft, an on-demand ride-sharing service, we have expanded our range of services to offer affordable transportation.

How does the program work?

Right at Home Palm Beach Gardens’ insured and bonded caregivers can provide transportation for seniors to help them safely travel to appointments, the grocery store or pharmacy, or wherever they want to go. Here are the four easy steps to set up a ride:

Call Right at Home Palm Beach Gardens at (561) 282-6106 to schedule your ride.
Arrange your trip details with our staff.
Pick Up - Right at Home Palm Beach Gardens will pick you up and transport you to your destination.
Save - rides are automatically charged to your invoice and tips are not allowed.

With this option, seniors feel more empowered because they have the freedom to schedule rides whenever they want.

All Lyft drivers must pass rigorous background checks and vehicle inspections. For those who need room for a wheelchair or use a walker, we can request a driver with a safe and accessible vehicle. For extra security, our offices always monitor the driver’s location.

How Much Does It Cost?

Transportation cost vary based on pickup location and distance, type of non-medical assistance needed, whether a driver needs to wait, and other factors. We typically accept private pay, but some long-term care insurance providers may pay for transportation. Give us a call today to discuss your options.

Caregiver helping senior client out of car and into wheelchair

Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Services

Studies have shown that some seniors miss doctor’s appointments or avoid making them because they do not have a way to get there. As part of our elderly companion care and senior personal care services, our caregivers are all licensed and insured that obey all traffic laws and rules of the road.

Caregiver helping senior client out of car and into appointment

Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) offers seniors low-cost transportation options when they don’t have direct access. NEMT programs were created due to growing unmet needs of those without a license, not having a working vehicle, or not being able to drive due to medical issues.

Senior Transportation Options

Non-Emergency and Emergency Transportation

Emergency transportation is used for severe medical symptoms or needs. This may include a stroke or heart attack, or a traumatic brain injury due to a serious event such as a car accident. Non-emergency transportation is typically used for non-severe medical needs such as getting to a doctor's appointment or picking up a prescription.

Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) offers seniors low-cost transportation options when they don’t have direct access.

Private Transportation for Seniors

Although public transportation is a good option for seniors in good health, it does have limitations for seniors who might not be in the best medical and physical health. Getting to and from public transportation will require walking, in some cases in bad weather. Those with doctor’s appointments may also face some difficulty as they must plan their trip around the buses schedule. With our private transportation services, seniors have the freedom to choose where they want to go, when they want to go. Seniors enjoy safe and reliable transportation with a trained and professional caregiver.

Public Transportation for Elderly

Public transportation provides many people the ability to travel where they want and when they want. It provides seniors a low costly, in some cases free, means of transportation. Public transportation includes city buses, trains, trolleybuses, subways, and ferries. In Palm Beach County, a popular public transportation option is the Palm Tran. Under their Seniors in Motion program, seniors can enjoy easy and convenient transportation for only $1.00. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs recommends using Find A Ride Florida, a service created by Florida Senior Safety Resource Center. It provides access to a growing database of transportation resources available in the area.

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"We have never used a homecare aide before, but a situation was going on that really was getting to be too much for me as caregiver for both my mom and my dad. When I called Right at Home, they came over that same day to assess the situation. The aide who helped us was very responsive and helpful and soon had everything running like a well-oiled machine. She did exercises with my mother, helped her to shower, and made sure my mom was eating her lunch and drinking enough. Dad and mom really enjoy her visits. The entire experience from the great service provided by the caregiver and the office staff support was a very stress-free, easy, and helpful process. Last but not least, it seemed to me to be very affordable for such a high quality of care."

Beverly

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"Anita visits with me for fellowship four out of ﬁve days. I was feeling low about my health and she helped ‘pick me up’ with her enthusiasm and laughter. She challenges me and helps me gain perspective. Today, we’re going together to a support group. On the ﬁfth day, Gail comes to my house. She is a retired nurse and super knowledgeable about this disease and keeps me on track. Without them I’d be stuck at home feeling blue. Together we ﬁght Parkinsonism."

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"Right at Home is very convenient. My father's caregiver arranges his appointments and takes him to the doctor. She is kind and responsible. Shalon steps to look in on him and Elise is terrific to work with. I have no suggestion to improve the service that they offer."

Anne

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"Shalom and the staff have been dependable and caring. The staff works well with our employees to give the best care to our residents. Shalom also volunteers storytelling, music and meditation."

Charlotte

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"Everything is fine. The help is on time and does everything that needs to be done. Taking care of my pets and helping with them. I would recommend them"

Deanne

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"We had a good fit with the caregiver. She was a perfect fit for us. Shelly understands what we need and picked up on where everything is in the kitchen quickly. Communication between us is excellent. She is a real winner. I feel she is someone to look forward to seeing again."

Dr. Abe C

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"I can’t say enough good things about Right at Home. My blind wheelchair-bound father found himself in the hospital without even the ability to get himself a sip of water. The Right at Home caregivers were there for him, helping with the little things and advocating on his behalf with the big things. An aide rode back with him and stayed with him at home while he recovered. I highly recommend this service."

Dr. L

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"Shalom came to meet us and has a way of asking "how can I help" without any pressure. My parents were reluctant to allow anyone in their home. It was like Shalom gave them a bite of a chocolate chip cookie, he is sweet and they took a bite and asked for more service. Now Mom loves it and can't imagine not having La Tosha in their home. We appreciate you."

John

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"Your ladies are all accommodating and well-trained. They'll do anything you ask. Lashen took me to the hairdresser and market. She makes great pot roast in the crock pot. It just falls and melts in your mouth with onions and potatoes."

Kathleen

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"I like that Right at Home is able to provide a caregiver for my mother who has Alzheimer's. She needs constant reminders on what she needs to do on a daily basis. We needed to make sure that she was eating and drinking enough each day."

Ken R

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"My caregiver is so compassionate. She was so much help. She went above and beyond. Right at Home is a wonderful company and their employees are professional, hardworking and always looking to help where we need them. We would use them again and would recommend them to anyone."

Minnie

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"Scottalena was awesome. She came right in with a get-to-work attitude. Asked what needed to be done and took care of everything. The only word that I can use to describe her is professional. Scottalena is a consummate professional."

Right at Home client

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"I was very pleased when I recommended Right-At Home to a family in my congregation. The director was able to assess the needs of the family, bring in the appropriate caregivers - from lawyer to handyman, from social worker to drivers. The family was, in turn, very pleased with the support that they received. When it became time to move to an assisted care facility, Right-At-Home was right by their side and made the move that much easier, and continues to provide needed assistance."

Right at Home client

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"Right at Home was there for us when we needed assistance quickly. Elise offered great support and excellent communication throughout the process. She helped us stay on top of our loved one’s care when we couldn’t be there."

R.J.

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"They were very caring and helpful. Prompt to reply and thorough in their approach. The caregivers were exceptional. Can't recommend highly enough."

Steve

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