Medical Transportation Service

1-888-331-1777

Mission:

To provide safe, caring,

practical and economical

transportation alternatives to

mobility challenged individuals

in our community through highly

trained, courteous, reliable and

professional employees.

Services:

1. Personal Wheelchair Coach

Transportation including:

Medical appointments

Dental appointments

Hospital procedures

Doctor’s office visits

X-ray, lab, eye appointments, etc.

Nursing and Special Care Homes

Health Care Facilities

Private Residences

Personal outings, etc.

2. We supply professionally trained

Health Care Attendants:

Our attendants will accompany

you or your loved-one, to the destination and assist you throughout the appointment.

They will provide support and companionship, look after administrative matters such as requisitions and medical documents, and attend to

special personal needs.

Our Vans

Our equipment is inspected daily under ‘D409’ guidelines set out by the Nova Scotia

Utilities and Review Board.

Attendants

Our staff are trained

in the special needs of seniors,

the mobility challenged,

Alzheimer, and

special needs clients.

Our professional and

dedicated staff include

Paramedics, Nurses, PCWs and Medical First Responders who are familiar with Nova Scotia’s Health Care System and facilities.

The owners of

Atlantic Care-A-Van have

over 35 years experience

in pre-hospital care and transportation of mobility challenged individuals.

Questions:

Q. How early must I call to reserve?

A. You should call at least 48-hours before your pick-up time.

For your convenience, our booking office is open 24-hours, 7 days a week.

Q. Do I always have to pay the attendant fee?

A. No…we supply an attendant for return trips less than 50 km and wait time of 30 minutes or less at no charge.

Q. When do I pay wait time?

A. After 30-minutes, charged at

15-minute intervals so you do not have to pay for full hours.

Q. May I take along a family member or friend?

A. Yes…a companion is welcome to join you, provided we have seating available.

Q. May I take along my home oxygen?

A. Personal oxygen supplies may go with you as long as they are self-contained and portable.

Q. Will the attendant stay with me?

A. Yes, we will stay with you throughout your trip.

Fares:

One-way trip

$100.00 + Mileage

Return trip

(*Includes up to 50km each way & attendant/wait time for up to 30 minutes at appointment) $160.00

Wait time (charged after 1st half hour)

$10.00 per 15 minutes

2^nd Attendant

$40.00 per hour

Mileage

$1.10/km

*** all rates are subject to HST

Payment methods:

Cash / Cheque //

1-888-331-1777

or 365-3330

Email: info@careavan.ca

Web: www.careavan.ca