Lakewood Health System
Transportation
Lakewood Senior Campus
401 Prairie Ave NE, Staples, MN, 56479
(218) 894-8331
https://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com/patients-visitors/transportation
Service Details
Description
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community
Additional Information
Specialized transportation service for those who need rides for non-emergency medical services.
Care Van provides transportation for:
* Medical, dental and eye appointments
* Therapy appointments
* People using wheelchairs
* Ambulatory (people who walk)
Features
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Area Served by County
- Cass County
- Crow Wing County
- Todd County
- Wadena County
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Payment
- Private health insurance
- Private pay
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Service Availability
- Serves community
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Older adults
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Transportation
- Assist passengers to and from vehicle
- Special transportation services
- Vehicle ramp access
- Wheelchair access
Application Instructions
Call the Care Van department at (218) 894-8331 between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday to schedule a ride
* Rides provided 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Fees
For rates please contact the Care Van department at (218) 894-8331.
Rides may be covered by insurance or payment can be made the date of the service or through arranged billing.
Caregivers are welcome to ride for free.
Area Served
Todd and Wadena counties
Hospice - Service area is a 25 mile radius of Staples, 25 mile radius of Pillager, 25 mile radius of Long Prairie (Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena and Southwestern Cass counties)
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 894-1515 | |
| TTY | (218) 894-8185 |
Last Update
2/27/2025
Other Locations
- Lakewood Health System 49725 County 83, Staples, MN, 56479
Other Services or resources
- Adult Companion Services
- Behavioral Health and Addiction
- Chore Services (Waiver)
- Comprehensive Home Care License
- Geriatric Services
- Homemaker Services
- Hospice
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) without Training
- Night Supervision
- Nursing Home
- Positive Support Services
- Respite
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BT-4500.6500-500Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Definition
Programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centers or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of financial problems or their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation. NEMT service providers are able to transport riders who require a wheelchair lift equipped vehicle with appropriate protective restraints or a van that is designed for gurney/stretcher transportation, or has other types of features to meet their safety needs.
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YF-6500.9500Wheelchair Users Definition
Individuals who are unable to walk or have difficulty walking because of temporary or permanent illnesses or injuries and who utilize wheelchairs to enhance their mobility.