Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Florida
Florida has one of the highest concentrations of seniors in the United States — nearly 21% of the population is 65 or older. Combined with world-class medical destinations like Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, and the massive hospital networks of South Florida, the demand for reliable non-emergency medical transportation is enormous.
Crown Care NEMT serves the entire state of Florida, from the Panhandle to the Keys, with private pay medical transportation that includes ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, and long-distance services.
The Florida NEMT Landscape
Florida's geography creates unique transportation challenges. The state stretches nearly 450 miles from Pensacola to Key West. Major medical centers are concentrated in a few metro areas, which means patients in smaller cities and rural communities often travel significant distances for specialty care.
The state's Medicaid program covers NEMT through contracted brokers, but as in most states, the broker-assigned experience is inconsistent. Wait times, vehicle quality, and driver training vary dramatically from one ride to the next. This is why private pay NEMT has grown rapidly in Florida — patients and families want reliability they can count on.
Major Cities We Serve
Miami and South Florida
South Florida's medical infrastructure is anchored by Jackson Health System, Baptist Health, Mount Sinai Medical Center on Miami Beach, and the University of Miami Health System. Patients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach use Crown Care for everything from routine dialysis rides to cross-state transfers to specialist centers. The region's traffic and sprawl make reliable scheduling especially valuable.
Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is home to Moffitt Cancer Center — one of the nation's top cancer treatment facilities — plus Tampa General Hospital, BayCare Health, and AdventHealth. Cancer patients traveling from across the Southeast to Moffitt frequently use Crown Care for airport pickup and treatment transportation.
Orlando
Central Florida's medical hub includes Orlando Health, AdventHealth Orlando, and the Nemours Children's Hospital. The region's large retirement communities (The Villages, for example) generate significant demand for recurring medical transportation to Orlando-area specialists.
Jacksonville
Mayo Clinic's Jacksonville campus draws patients from across the country for neurology, gastroenterology, and transplant services. Baptist Health and UF Health Jacksonville round out the medical landscape. Crown Care provides airport medical transport and local rides for inbound Mayo Clinic patients.
Southwest Florida
Naples, Fort Myers, and Sarasota serve a large retirement population. Lee Health and NCH Healthcare System are the primary providers, but many patients travel to Tampa or Miami for specialty care — a perfect use case for Crown Care's longer-distance services.
Services Available in Florida
- Ambulatory transport — sedans and SUVs for patients who walk with or without assistance
- Wheelchair transport — ADA-compliant vans with ramps, lifts, and securement
- Stretcher transport — for patients who must travel lying down
- Long-distance transport — cross-state and interstate medical transfers
- Airport medical transport — to and from MIA, FLL, TPA, MCO, and JAX
Major Florida Hospitals and Medical Centers
Crown Care regularly transports patients to and from:
- Mayo Clinic — Jacksonville
- Cleveland Clinic Florida — Weston
- Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa
- Jackson Memorial Hospital — Miami
- Tampa General Hospital
- UF Health Shands — Gainesville
- AdventHealth Orlando
- Baptist Health South Florida
- Lee Health — Fort Myers
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
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Snowbird Medical Transportation
Florida's seasonal population creates a unique need. Snowbirds — retirees who winter in Florida — often need medical care while they are in-state but their primary physicians are up north. Crown Care handles both local Florida rides and long-distance transport back to home states when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve all of Florida or just the major cities?
We serve the entire state, including smaller cities and rural areas. Whether you need a ride in Naples, Ocala, Tallahassee, or the Keys, Crown Care coordinates it.
Can you transport a patient from Florida to another state?
Yes. Interstate medical transport is one of our specialties. We regularly handle Florida-to-New York, Florida-to-Georgia, and other cross-state routes. Call for a personalized quote.
How do I book a ride to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville?
Call +1 518 666 6222 or submit a ride request. Provide your pickup location, appointment date, and mobility needs. We coordinate airport pickup, local rides, and return transport.