Post-Operative & Therapy · Baltimore, Maryland

Keep recovery moving.
Plan each ride with care.

Healthcare transportation for surgical follow-ups, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and outpatient procedures. Share the mobility needs and appointment schedule so pickup and return can be planned together.

Talk through your appointment
A Merit Care driver assists a client using a walker after a physical therapy appointment
Nurse-foundedAmbulatory & wheelchair90 minutes at the service destination included

Choose your transportation plan

Support for the next visit.
And the appointments after it.

Recovery can mean a series of visits. Choose a single round trip or discuss a recurring transportation plan with Merit Care.

Post-operative follow-ups

Transportation to surgical follow-ups and recovery-related appointments.

Physical & occupational therapy

Coordinate transportation for recurring therapy and rehabilitation visits.

Outpatient procedures

Review discharge timing, mobility needs, and the facility’s release and escort requirements before confirming transportation.

Family coordination

Plan the appointment and return with the family member or care coordinator designated for the trip.

Single trips or recurring care.

Tell us the appointment schedule, mobility needs, and return arrangements. For recurring appointments, view the prepaid 3-, 6-, and 9-trip plans.

Compare recurring plans →

Starting at$100Ambulatory round trip
Starting at$150Wheelchair round trip

Plan transportation within the standard service area, with extra stops and waiting options available when you book.

Coordinate the whole day

Four stages.
A recovery day with a plan.

  1. Share the recovery needs

    Tell us about mobility equipment, assistance, appointment arrival time, and who is coordinating the day.

  2. Review pickup and release

    Confirm the route, pickup arrangements, facility coordination, and expected appointment length with Merit Care.

  3. Plan the appointment time

    Every trip includes 90 minutes at the service destination from arrival. Select planned extra waiting when a longer appointment is expected.

  4. Coordinate the ride home

    Review the return method and keep the designated contact informed. Select and list any paid additional stops before booking.

A Merit Care professional accompanies an older client at a physical therapy appointment

You can help plan the day,
even when you cannot attend.

For adult children, spouses, and other family caregivers, transportation is one part of a much larger recovery schedule. Merit Care coordinates pickup and return arrangements with the person managing the trip.

Share the appointment series and designated contact so each ride begins with a clear plan.

Plan your transportation

Plan your ride.
Make room for your day.

Choose ambulatory or wheelchair transportation, then share your pickup, appointment, and return plans.

If you’d like an extra stop or additional waiting time, those arrangements can be planned when you book.

Choose the options that fit your day and review your selections before completing your request.

Before you book

The first 10 miles are included, measured from Merit Care’s business location. Standard mileage charges apply starting at mile 11. We review your route and vehicle availability, then confirm any additional mileage charge separately. Payment for additional mileage is due within 24 hours after trip capacity is confirmed.

Wheelchair planning: If the combined weight of the rider and wheelchair exceeds 250 pounds, please call before booking to discuss your transportation needs. Bariatric transportation is not currently available.

Private-pay transportation. Medicaid and insurance are not accepted at this time.

Start your round-trip request

Your request is reviewed before we confirm transportation and the pickup arrangements.

Recurring appointments? View 3-, 6-, and 9-trip plans →

For healthcare facilities

Share your organization’s transportation needs for recurring appointments or discharge planning.

For healthcare facilities

Let’s plan transportation
for your organization.

Tell us about your facility, the services you need, and your scheduling plans. Merit Care will review your inquiry and follow up with your designated contact.