CARE - Community Action Respecting Elders
Transportation
321 6th Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329
(320) 968-7848
info@CAREelders.org
https://careelders.org/request-a-service
Service Details
Description
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community
Additional Information
Provides transportation for medical, grocery shopping, and other social appointments.
Drivers go into the doctor's office with the client to ensure that they have arrived at the correct time and location and also to ensure the driver is aware of the time to pick up the client for the return trip.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Benton County
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Organization Type
- Living At Home / Block Nurse
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Payment
- Private pay
- Sliding fee scale
- Title III
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Service Availability
- Serves community
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Specialization
- People with low income
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Transportation
- Assist passengers to and from vehicle
- Escort available for appointments
Eligibility
Must be 65 years or over (unless disabled) and live within an approximate 10 mile radius of Foley
Clients must be ambulatory but may need a steady hand to help them navigate icy conditions or steps.
Application Instructions
Call at least 2 days prior to the appointment date. Client needs to fill out an intake form. This form can be completed after the ride is given
Fees
Sliding fee scale and donation
Business Hours
8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday
Area Served
Benton County and parts of Sherburne and Mille Lacs Counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (320) 968-7848 |
Last Update
10/3/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
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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BT-4500.6500-800Senior Ride Programs Definition
Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of medical appointments, shopping, banking, social events, and other similar activities for older adults who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation.
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YB-8000Older Adults Definition
Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.