If you weigh over 300 pounds and need medical transportation, you already know the drill: the vehicle shows up and the driver realizes the equipment can't handle you. Or the wheelchair is too narrow. Or someone makes a comment. Crown Care bariatric transportation means the right vehicle, the right equipment, and a driver who treats you like every other patient — with respect. Up to 600 lbs capacity, all 50 states.
The medical transportation industry has a bariatric problem it doesn't like to talk about. Standard NEMT vehicles are designed for passengers up to about 250 pounds. Standard wheelchairs top out around the same. Standard wheelchair lifts have weight limits that nobody checks until the patient is standing on one. And standard driver training rarely includes anything about assisting larger patients safely and respectfully.
The result is predictable. A bariatric patient books a ride. A standard van shows up. The driver realizes the equipment won't work. The ride gets canceled or delayed. The patient misses their appointment. And somewhere in that process, someone says something that makes the patient feel like the problem is them, not the equipment.
Crown Care eliminates this failure at the booking stage. When you tell us your approximate weight range, we assign a bariatric-rated vehicle from the start. The lift is rated for the weight. The wheelchair — if you need one from us — is the right width. The interior space accommodates comfortable entry, seating, and exit. The driver has been specifically trained in bariatric patient assistance. Nothing is improvised. Nothing is a surprise. The ride works because it was planned to work.
Heavy-duty wheelchair lifts rated to 600 lbs, bariatric-width wheelchairs, reinforced securement systems, and vehicles with wider doorways and adequate interior space for comfortable boarding.
Every bariatric transport driver receives specific training in patient dignity, respectful communication, safe assistance techniques for larger patients, and proper use of bariatric equipment. No comments. No attitude. Professional care.
Vehicles selected for bariatric transport have wider entry points, reinforced flooring, heavy-duty suspension, and spacious interiors. Not a standard van with the seats removed — purpose-matched equipment.
Driver comes to your door and provides hands-on assistance throughout — from your home to the vehicle, and from the vehicle into the medical facility. Patient pace, no rushing, no shortcuts.
A family member or caregiver can accompany the patient on every ride at no extra cost. Additional companions ride based on vehicle capacity after bariatric equipment and patient space are accounted for.
Your weight, medical details, and personal information are shared only with your assigned coordinator and driver. No broker networks, no unnecessary data sharing, no third-party access to your health information.
Bariatric patients often have regular appointments — dialysis, cardiology, endocrinology, wound care, or physical therapy. We set up standing rides with the same bariatric-rated vehicle assigned to every session, eliminating the equipment mismatch that plagues single-booking services.
After surgery or a hospital stay, bariatric patients need discharge transportation with equipment rated for their weight. Standard hospital discharge vans often can't accommodate patients over 300 lbs. We coordinate with the discharge planner to have the right vehicle waiting.
Patients considering weight-loss surgery need transportation to pre-surgical evaluations, nutrition counseling, psych evaluations, and the surgery itself. We transport patients through the entire bariatric surgery journey — from initial consult to post-surgery follow-ups.
Transfers between nursing facilities, rehab centers, and hospitals for bariatric patients require specialized vehicles that many standard transport companies don't have. We handle facility transfers with the right equipment from the start.
Our bariatric-capable vehicles and equipment support passengers up to 600 lbs. This includes reinforced wheelchair lifts, wider doorways, heavy-duty securement systems, and appropriate seating. Let us know the approximate weight range at booking so we assign the right vehicle from the start.
Dignity is non-negotiable. Our drivers are trained specifically in bariatric patient assistance and sensitivity. There are no comments about weight, no visible frustration, no making the patient feel like a burden. Professional, patient, respectful — every ride, every time.
Yes. We have bariatric wheelchairs and wheelchair-accessible vehicles with heavy-duty lifts rated for higher weight capacities. If you use your own bariatric wheelchair, let us know the chair width and combined weight so we confirm vehicle compatibility before the ride.
Yes. For patients who cannot sit upright, we offer bariatric stretcher transport with reinforced stretchers, wider loading systems, and trained medical transport teams. This is available for hospital transfers, discharges, and facility-to-facility moves.
Bariatric transport is quoted individually based on distance, equipment needs, and vehicle type. Because specialized equipment is involved, pricing may differ from standard transport. Submit a ride request for a personalized all-inclusive quote — no obligation, no hidden fees.