Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Rhode Island
Crown Care NEMT provides private pay, door-to-door medical transportation across all of Rhode Island: sedans, wheelchair vans and stretcher vehicles, professional drivers, 24/7 dispatch, and a confirmed ride usually within 2 hours of your request.
Medical Transportation in Rhode Island: What You Need to Know
Rhode Island's Lifespan and Care New England systems serve the state — and patients often travel to Boston specialty centers, where our interstate service is essential.
Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) exists for one reason: getting patients to and from medical care when they cannot drive themselves and an ambulance is not needed. In Rhode Island that might be a weekly dialysis session, a scheduled chemotherapy infusion, a hospital discharge home, a follow-up at a specialty center, or a long drive to a hospital in another state. Insurance-funded NEMT usually runs through a broker, which means advance-notice rules, shared vans and little control over which vehicle shows up.
Crown Care NEMT is 100% private pay. We do not bill insurance or Medicaid, and there is no broker between you and the dispatcher. That is what lets us match the vehicle to the patient, keep pickups on time, and confirm most Rhode Island rides within 2 hours of the request.
Medical Destinations We Serve in Rhode Island
Hospitals and specialty centers our Rhode Island passengers travel to most often. Any clinic, dialysis center, rehab facility or private practice in the state is covered.
Major medical centers
- Rhode Island Hospital (Providence)
- The Miriam Hospital (Providence)
- Boston hospitals an hour north
Everyday appointments
Primary care and specialist visits, dialysis centers, infusion clinics, physical therapy, imaging and lab work, dental and eye appointments, and rides between nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals anywhere in Rhode Island.
Long-Distance and Out-of-State Medical Transport from Rhode Island
When the right specialist is hours away, we drive you there. Long-distance rides include a planned route, rest stops, a driver who stays for the appointment when you need one, and a single all-inclusive quote.
Common routes from Rhode Island
- Providence, Warwick and Cranston to Boston
- Newport and South County to Providence
- Rhode Island to Yale New Haven
State to state
Neighboring states we drive to most often from Rhode Island: Connecticut, Massachusetts. Interstate and cross-country trips are planned door to door, including hotel or airport stops. Long-distance transport from Rhode Island: routes, vehicles and how it works →
Why Choose Private Pay NEMT in Rhode Island?
Fast Booking in Rhode Island
No broker queue and no three-day advance requirement. Book online in three minutes and get a confirmed driver, usually within 2 hours, anywhere in Rhode Island.
The Right Vehicle
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans and stretcher vehicles, maintained and operated by vetted Rhode Island drivers who help at both doors.
Privacy and Dignity
HIPAA-aware handling, no data sharing with brokers or third parties, and drivers trained to treat every Rhode Island passenger with respect.
Crown Care NEMT: Serving All of Rhode Island
Providence
Metro service in Providence including door-to-door transport to hospitals, specialty clinics, dialysis centers and outpatient facilities. Same-day booking is often available.
Warwick
Full coverage across Warwick and the surrounding area, with vehicles for short local rides and longer regional trips within Rhode Island.
Cranston
Cranston and nearby communities are fully served, with long-distance transport across Rhode Island coordinated from our 24/7 dispatch.
Service is not limited to these cities. We cover the entire state of Rhode Island; call for rural or specialty destinations.
How to Book Your Medical Ride in Rhode Island
Submit Your Request
Three-minute online form or a call to +1 518 666 6222, whichever is easier.
We Quote and Confirm
A coordinator calls with a personalized quote and confirms your driver and vehicle, usually within 2 hours.
We Pick You Up
Your driver is at the door at the confirmed time, with door-to-door assistance included.
Frequently Asked Questions: NEMT in Rhode Island
Does Crown Care NEMT serve all of Rhode Island?
Yes. We coordinate private pay medical transportation across all of Rhode Island, from Providence and Warwick to small towns and rural communities statewide.
How do I book a medical ride in Rhode Island?
Use our online booking form or call +1 518 666 6222. A coordinator confirms your driver and vehicle, usually within 2 hours.
What types of vehicles are available in Rhode Island?
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans with lifts or ramps, and stretcher vehicles are available across Rhode Island. You choose the vehicle when you book.
Do you handle long-distance and out-of-state transport from Rhode Island?
Yes. We regularly drive patients from Rhode Island to specialty centers in neighboring states and across the country. Long trips are quoted as one all-inclusive price, with the return trip included when you need it.
What does private pay NEMT cost in Rhode Island?
Every ride in Rhode Island is quoted individually based on distance, vehicle type and any special needs. There are no published rates and no hidden fees. Submit a request and a coordinator calls you with the exact price before anything is confirmed. See our pricing page.
Do you drive Rhode Island patients to Boston hospitals?
Yes. Providence to Mass General, Brigham and Dana-Farber is about an hour and is one of our most common Rhode Island trips.