Licensed BLS Provider · Stretcher Transport

Stretcher Transport & Non-Emergency Ambulance Service in New Jersey

Safe, scheduled stretcher transport for patients who must travel lying flat — bedridden, post-surgical, or too frail to sit up. As a licensed Basic Life Support (BLS) provider with oxygen-ready vehicles and trained crews, Delta delivers true stretcher-level care without the cost or chaos of a 911 ambulance.

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Non-Emergency Stretcher Transport for New Jersey Patients

Some patients need more than a wheelchair van. When a patient must remain lying down during transport, travels with medical equipment, is recovering from surgery, or has bariatric needs, Delta Medical Transportation provides professional stretcher and non-emergency ambulance transport. Because we are a licensed Basic Life Support (BLS) provider — not a wheelchair-van-only operator — our crews are trained and equipped for genuine stretcher-level care, without the sirens, the emergency response, or the emergency-room billing of a 911 ambulance.

Our crews understand how to handle patients with complex medical needs — from carefully transferring a patient from a hospital bed onto a stretcher, to securing them safely for transit, to monitoring their comfort for the entire ride. We serve patients across all 21 New Jersey counties, coordinating with hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, dialysis centers, and private residences.

Whether you are being discharged after surgery, transferring between care facilities, traveling for a procedure, or returning home from a long-term stay, our stretcher transport provides a safe, comfortable journey. We work directly with discharge planners, case managers, and families to handle every detail before, during, and after the transport.

Stretcher Transport vs. a 911 Ambulance vs. a Wheelchair Van

Choosing the right level of transport keeps your loved one safe — and avoids paying for more than you need.

Option	Best for	Position	Emergency?
Wheelchair van	Patients who can sit upright but use a wheelchair	Seated	No — scheduled
Non-emergency stretcher (Delta)	Bedridden, post-surgical, frail, or bariatric patients who must lie flat	Lying flat	No — scheduled, BLS-staffed
911 ambulance	Active medical emergencies needing immediate care	Lying flat	Yes — emergency rates

Not sure which you need? Call us at (973) 389-3110 and we'll tell you honestly — even if the answer is a wheelchair van.

Stretcher Vehicle Equipment & Capabilities

Our vehicles are fully equipped to ensure patient safety and comfort during every transport.

Medical-Grade Stretcher

Professional stretchers with adjustable positioning — patients travel lying flat or at a comfortable incline. Padded surfaces, safety rails, and secure locking inside the vehicle.

Oxygen-Ready

Onboard oxygen systems for patients who need supplemental oxygen in transit — essential for respiratory conditions, post-surgery recovery, and facility transfers where oxygen can't be interrupted.

Patient Monitoring

Our trained crews monitor patient comfort and condition throughout the journey. The interior is designed for easy access to the patient at all times.

Trained, EMT-Level BLS Crews

As a licensed BLS provider, our crews include EMT-trained staff experienced in patient handling, transfers, stretcher operation, and securement. Every crew member is background-checked and drug-tested.

When You Need Stretcher Transport

Stretcher transport is the right choice when a patient needs to travel lying down.

Patients Who Cannot Sit Upright

If a patient can't be safely transported seated due to injury, surgery, spinal conditions, or weakness, our stretcher provides a fully reclined, comfortable option for the whole journey.

Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge

Patients discharged after major surgery often can't sit in a vehicle. We provide a safe, smooth ride from the hospital to home, a rehab center, or a skilled-nursing facility.

Bedridden & Dialysis Patients

For bedridden patients and dialysis patients who can no longer sit up, we provide one-time and recurring stretcher transport built around their treatment schedule.

Patients With Medical Equipment

For patients traveling with oxygen, IV lines, or other equipment, our vehicles are designed to accommodate and secure medical devices throughout the trip.

Bariatric Patients

Our fleet includes equipment rated for bariatric patients, ensuring safe, dignified transport for patients of all sizes, handled by trained crews.

Facility-to-Facility & Long-Distance Transfers

Hospital to nursing home, rehab back home, or between any two facilities — including long-distance and out-of-state transfers when a patient is relocating or returning home.

What Affects the Cost of Stretcher Transport?

There is no flat, one-size rate for stretcher transport — and any company quoting one without details isn't pricing your real trip. The cost depends on:

Distance / total mileage of the trip

Whether oxygen or special equipment is needed

Wait time (if the crew waits and returns)

Stairs or a difficult transfer at either address

Time of day — nights, weekends, holidays

Bariatric setup or an extra attendant

How far in advance it's booked (same-day vs. scheduled)

Long-distance / out-of-state vs. a local trip

We give you one transparent, all-in quote with no surprise add-ons — and we'll tell you honestly if a lower-cost wheelchair van would do the job. Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare) and some Medicare Advantage plans may cover medically necessary stretcher transport; see our insurance & payment options.

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For Discharge Planners & Case Managers

We work with hospital discharge teams, SNF and rehab case managers, and dialysis social workers across New Jersey every day. As a licensed BLS provider we can handle the cases that wheelchair-van companies turn down — bedridden, bariatric, oxygen- dependent, and same-day discharges — and we coordinate timing directly with your floor so patients aren't left waiting.

Set up a facility account or get same-day stretcher availability: (973) 389-3110.

Stretcher Transport — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does stretcher transport cost in NJ?

There is no flat rate — the price of a stretcher trip depends on the distance, whether you need oxygen or a bariatric setup, wait time, stairs, time of day, and whether it is a long-distance trip. We give one transparent, all-in quote with no surprise add-ons. Call (973) 389-3110 and we will price your specific trip in a few minutes, free.

What is non-emergency stretcher transport?

It is scheduled transport for a patient who is medically stable but must travel lying flat — for example a bedridden, post-surgical, or very frail patient who cannot sit upright in a wheelchair van. The vehicle carries a professional stretcher and a trained crew, but it is pre-booked and non-emergency, without the lights, sirens, or emergency-room billing of a 911 ambulance.

What is the difference between stretcher transport and a 911 ambulance?

A 911 ambulance is for emergencies — immediate, unscheduled, dispatched to a crisis, and billed at emergency rates. Non-emergency stretcher transport is for stable patients on a planned schedule: a doctor's appointment, a hospital discharge, a facility transfer, or a trip home. It is the right tool — and far more affordable — when a patient simply needs to travel lying down but is not in a medical emergency.

Is Delta a licensed ambulance provider?

Yes. Delta Medical Transportation is a licensed Basic Life Support (BLS) provider in New Jersey, and our crews include EMT-trained staff. That is a meaningful difference — many non-emergency transport companies run wheelchair vans only. We can provide both wheelchair-van transport and true stretcher-level, BLS-staffed transport.

Do you transport bedridden dialysis patients by stretcher?

Yes. When a dialysis patient can no longer sit upright for the ride, we provide recurring stretcher transport to and from treatment, scheduled around their dialysis appointments with the same reliability as our wheelchair-van service.

Can you do facility-to-facility and SNF-to-hospital transfers?

Yes. We provide scheduled stretcher transfers between hospitals, skilled-nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and private homes — for procedures, admissions, discharges, and step-down placements. We coordinate the timing directly with discharge planners and case managers.

Do you transport bariatric patients?

Yes. Our fleet includes equipment rated for bariatric patients, and our trained crews handle bariatric transfers safely and with dignity. Tell us the patient's weight range and how they transfer when you book so we can match the right vehicle and staffing.

Do your stretcher vehicles carry oxygen?

Yes. Our vehicles are oxygen-ready for patients who need supplemental oxygen during transit, and our crews are trained to maintain oxygen continuity throughout the trip.

How far can you transport a patient on a stretcher?

Anywhere in New Jersey, the tri-state area, and long-distance/out-of-state when needed (for example a patient returning home or relocating near family). For long trips we plan rest stops, oxygen continuity, and crew rotation. Call us with the origin and destination for a quote.