Transportation options
Transportation Providers:
West Central Ohio Coordinated Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Plan:
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Increase understanding and awareness of community transportation needs.
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Increase awareness of current community transportation options and programs.
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Ensure that transportation considerations are included in local and regional planning activities.
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Increase local capacity for transportation services
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Assist individuals with accessing all community transportation options.
What is Mobility management?
What is find a ride?
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We offer transportation for individuals over the age of 60, and for individuals with of any age with disabilities.
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We can help link any individual looking for help to the transportation option that is right for you.
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We request that you call at least 48 hours prior to your appointment when requesting a ride.
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We use contracted transportation companies to provide transportation services.
Allen County
public transportation
Choose Your County
allen county rta
(regional transit authority)
Geographic Area Covered: Allen County
Contact Info: 419-222-2RTA
Days/Hours of Service: Fixed route 5:45 a.m. - 6:50 p.m. Monday - Friday; 7:50 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: $0.50 one way trip on fixed route for 65+, disabled (with RTA card) and Medicare, $1.00 for adults, $0.75 for kids; UPLIFT services are $2.00 per on way trip. Private pay trips available. $6.00 within city limits per one way trip. Call for other private pay trip rates.
Services Offered: Fixed route bus transportation, ULIFT van service to disabled population with application acceptance, dial-a-ride private pay service using vans to anyone at per mileage fee schedule.
go bus
Geographic Area Covered: Bus trips from Van Wert to Columbus and back with stops at Delphos, Lima and Kenton.
Contact Info: 888-95-GOBUS or buy tickets online
Days/Hours of Service: Daily trips, contact Go Bus for departure and arrival time.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, contact Go Bus to make sure your accessibility needs can be met.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Prices depend on trip length. Call for pricing information.
GOhio Commute
Geographic Area Covered: Trips to anywhere that originate in Allen County.
Contact Info: www.gohiocommute.com
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7 as a ride match is available.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Negotiated between private individuals.
Services Offered: Gohio commute is ride matching software that assists commuters in finding ride to work options.
transportation for specialized populations
allen county council on aging
215 N. Central Ave. 700 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen County, no trips out of county
Contact Info: 419-228-5135
Days/Hours of Service: 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: 60 yrs+
Cost: donation only
Note: An outreach specialist makes an in home visit to complete paperwork before first trip
Delphos Senior citizens center
301 E. Suthoff St. Delphos, OH 45833
Geographic Area Covered: City of Delphos, surrounding areas including Lima, Ottoville, Spencerville, Van Wert
Contact Info: Alice Curth, Executive Director acurth.dsc@gmail.com 419-692-1331
Days/Hours of Service: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: 60 yrs+
Cost: donation only
Allen County Veterans Services
301 North Main St. Lima, OH 45802
Website
Geographic Area Covered: From lima to Dayton VA Medical Center only.
Contact Info: 419-223-8522
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: eligible veterans
Cost: None
Note: Monday-Friday trips to Dayton VA Medical Center on van that accommodates up to 10 individuals, please schedule medical appointments between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Van leaves from the courthouse. At home pickup available with a doctor's authorization. Setup Services by: Scheduled thru office via phone call; first come first serve basis; Call the office the day before transport to be notified of departure the time.
Allen County Job and family services
1501 South Dixie Highway Lima, OH 45804
Geographic Area Covered: Allen County area for employment and medical transportation. Also, do provide out of Allen county travel for medical appointments if required services are not available in Allen County.
Contact Info: For Employment transportation, call OhioMeansJobs at (419) 999-0360; For Medical transportation, call (419) 999-0385.
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: For Medical transportation: Medicaid covered individuals or those who meet income eligibility requirements of 185% of poverty level. For Employment transportation: Individual must meet income eligibility requirements of 185% or 200% poverty level depending on the program.
Cost: None
Website: Get more information and applications at www.acjfs.org or www.omjallen.com
american cancer society
Geographic Area Covered: Any cancer related appointment.
Contact Info: 1-800-227-2345
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Allen county residents with a current cancer diagnosis going to a cancer treatment related appointment.
Cost: None
private transportation
clymer medical transportation
325 N. Sugar St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, Logan, Shelby, Champaign, Darke, Preble, Clark counties. Will make long distance trips.
Contact Info: 419-222-3786
Days/Hours of Service: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday;
4:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Paid by contract or self-pay (on pick up with cash, money order or personal check. $89 base rate and $2.--/loaded mile, $1.00/empty mile. $45 base rate for one-way trips)
comfort keepers
1726 Allentown Rd. Lima, OH
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-229-1031
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Requires two hour minimum for caregiver service at $24/hour and $0.50/mile cost for use of caregiver's vehicle or no mileage cost for use of client vehicle.
Driver Assist: Door thru door.
Destination Care Medical Transport, LLC
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: Candria (Candy) Prowant, Owner at (567) 712-1813
Days/Hours of Service: Monday- Saturday 6 am- 6 pm
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients.
Cost: Paid by Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Coverage.
K&P Medical transport
24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 (headquarters); drivers stationed throughout 13 counties
Geographic Area Covered: Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood.
Contact info: 419.785.3246 x6; or email at K&P@kellerlogistics.com
Days/Hours of service: M-F: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible consumers (if authorized by JFS or Managed Care Plan); Private Pay also available to everyone
Cost: Medicaid-eligible consumers: free; Private Pay: call for rates
Right at home
128 W. High St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen County. Will make long distance trips within the state of Ohio
Contact Info: 419-228-4663
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients
Cost: Paid by Buckeye and Paramount Medicaid Coverage
private transportation
black and white cab company
420 W. Elm St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: All areas including out of town and out of state.
Contact Info: 419-222-6161 or fax request to 419-222-5248.
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone who can pay for the service.
Cost: Per trip, call for quote, payment due at time of service (cash, credit or debit.
bluffton taxi service
102 Matterhorn Dr. Bluffton, OH 45817
Geographic Area Covered: Bluffton and surrounding areas.
Contact Info: 419-890-2696
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone who can pay for the service.
Cost: Per trip, call for quote, payment due at time of service.
trinity cab
Lima, OH and Findlay, OH
Geographic Area Covered: All areas including out of town and out of state.
Contact Info: 419-860-3974
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone who can pay for the service.
Cost: Per trip, call for quote, payment due at time of service.
ambulate providers
LACP/st. rita's medical center, llc
708 West Spring St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: City of Lima and Allen County
Contact Info: 419-224-4075
Days/Hours of Service: Stretcher 24/7, Wheelchair 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public but limited to medical (patient) transportation only, wheelchair transportation may be limited to/from contracted facilities.
Cost: Billed to Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Self Pay.
Driver Assist: Yes
Note: Set up services calling 419-224-4075. Select option #2 to make or inquire about appointment, option #4 for billing questions.
Integrity ambulance
100 Integrity Greenville, OH 45331
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 937-316-610
Days/Hours of Service: Call for availability; no Sunday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay, 50 mile limit for transportation from private residence.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid. Patient is responsible for cost Medicaid doesn’t pay.
smart start transportation
734 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-236-9877 or 419-236-4449
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Anyone, Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid or payment by cash or personal check due at time of service. Call for a quote.
other types of service
drive simulator through st. rita's medical center
Service explanation: As we get older our reflexes and our ability to make quick decisions while operation a car naturally slow down. Changes in our abilities due to injury or illness can enhance these changes and result in poorer response time, peripheral vision and thinking skills. A driving evaluation is designed to help individuals and their families determine the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.
Where is the service offered? The service is offered at 830 W. High St., Suite 150 in the Outpatient Rehab Dept. at St. Rita's.
Who is eligible? Any individual who may be at risk for decreased visual, spatial and cognitive skills, as well as those wishing to validate their ability to operate a motor vehicle.
How a referral is made? A physician prescription is required and can be written for A DRIVING EVALUATION. Appointments can be made by calling St. Rita's Outpatient Occupational Therapy Dept. at (419)-226-9019.
What is the cost? With a physician prescription, MOST insurance companies will cover this service.
Auglaize County
public transportration service
GOhio Commute
Geographic Area Covered: Trips to anywhere that originate in Allen County.
Contact Info: www.gohiocommute.com
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7 as a ride match is available.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Negotiated between private individuals.
Services Offered: Gohio commute is ride matching software that assists commuters in finding ride to work options.
private transportation service
comfort keepers
1726 Allentown Rd. Lima, OH
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-229-1031
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Requires two hour minimum for caregiver service at $24/hour and $0.50/mile cost for use of caregiver's vehicle or no mileage cost for use of client vehicle.
Driver Assist: Door thru door.
clymer medical transportation
325 N. Sugar St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, Logan, Shelby, Champaign, Darke, Preble, Clark counties. Will make long distance trips.
Contact Info: 419-222-3786
Days/Hours of Service: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday;
4:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Paid by contract or self-pay (on pick up with cash, money order or personal check. $89 base rate and $2.--/loaded mile, $1.00/empty mile. $45 base rate for one-way trips)
seniors helping seniors
5571 St. Rt. 274 New Bremen, OH 45869
Geographic Area Covered: Auglaize, Mercer, Darke, Shelby and Miami Counties.
Contact Info: 419-733-2068
Days/Hours of Service: Depends on staff availability.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Private pay $18/hr (minimum 2 hrs) plus mileage charge (no mileage charge if driving your personal vehicle.
Destination Care Medical Transport, LLC
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: Candria (Candy) Prowant, Owner at (567) 712-1813
Days/Hours of Service: Monday- Saturday 6 am- 6 pm
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients.
Cost: Paid by Buckeye and Paramount Medicaid Coverage.
K&P Medical transport
24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 (headquarters); drivers stationed throughout 13 counties
Geographic Area Covered: Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood.
Contact info: 419.785.3246 x6; or email at K&P@kellerlogistics.com
Days/Hours of service: M-F: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible consumers (if authorized by JFS or Managed Care Plan); Private Pay also available to everyone
Cost: Medicaid-eligible consumers: free; Private Pay: call for rates
Auglaize County council on aging
610 Indiana Avenue St. Marys, OH 45885
Geographic Area Covered: Auglaize, Shelby, Mercer and Allen Counties.
Contact Info: 419-394-8252
Days/Hours of Service: 78:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: 60 + and Auglaize County resident.
Cost: Donation
auglaize county veterans service commission
209 S. Blackhoof St. Room 202 Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Geographic Area Covered: Will go to any VA hospital for any Auglaize County veteran.
Contact Info: 419-739-6750
Days/Hours of Service: 7 day a week as needed.
Wheelchair Accessible: Do not have w/c accessible van, but through coordinated agreement Auglaize COA can do the wheelchair transportation on their behalf.
Eligibility: Eligible Auglaize County veterans.
Cost: None
Auglaize county job and family services
12 North Wood St. Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Geographic Area Covered: Will go long distance for trip, check with managed care provider first.
Contact Info: 419-739-6505
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid consumer in Auglaize county.
Cost: No
Please Note: Call West Ohio CAP at 419-227-2586. West Ohio CAP will verify Medicaid eligibility with Auglaize County Job and Family Services.
american cancer society
Geographic Area Covered: Any cancer related appointment.
Contact Info: 1-800-227-2345
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Auglaize county residents with a current cancer diagnosis going to a cancer treatment related appointment.
Cost: None
ambulette providers
Integrity ambulance
100 Integrity Greenville, OH 45331
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 937-316-610
Days/Hours of Service: Call for availability; no Sunday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay, 50 mile limit for transportation from private residence.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid. Patient is responsible for cost Medicaid doesn’t pay.
smart start transportation
734 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-236-9877 or 419-236-4449
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Anyone, Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid or payment by cash or personal check due at time of service. Call for a quote.
other types of service
drive simulator through st. rita's medical center
Service explanation: As we get older our reflexes and our ability to make quick decisions while operation a car naturally slow down. Changes in our abilities due to injury or illness can enhance these changes and result in poorer response time, peripheral vision and thinking skills. A driving evaluation is designed to help individuals and their families determine the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.
Where is the service offered? The service is offered at 830 W. High St., Suite 150 in the Outpatient Rehab Dept. at St. Rita's.
Who is eligible? Any individual who may be at risk for decreased visual, spatial and cognitive skills, as well as those wishing to validate their ability to operate a motor vehicle.
How a referral is made? A physician prescription is required and can be written for A DRIVING EVALUATION. Appointments can be made by calling St. Rita's Outpatient Occupational Therapy Dept. at (419)-226-9019.
What is the cost? With a physician prescription, MOST insurance companies will cover this service.
hancock County
public transportation
HHWP community action commission, hats
440 Scott Ave. Findlay, OH 45840
Geographic Area Covered: Hancock County
Contact Info: 419-423-7261 ext. 26
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday : 7:15 a.n. - 9:45 p.m. Saturday: 7:15a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Fare of $1.50 in city and $2.50 in county; half price discount for elderly and disabled with proper documentation. Out of county transportation available thru contracting agencies.
downtown findlay shuttle
Geographic Area Covered: Hancock County, downtown.
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Thursday: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Services Offered: The downtown shuttle makes a continuous loop of Findlay hotels and the downtown area with stops at the corner of Crawford and Main, parking lot between Roselli's and Gathering, and West End Tavern.
GOhio Commute
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: www.gohiocommute.com
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7 as a ride match is available.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Negotiated between private individuals.
Services Offered: Gohio commute is ride matching software that assists commuters in finding ride to work options.
private transportation
clymer medical transportation
325 N. Sugar St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, Logan, Shelby, Champaign, Darke, Preble, Clark counties. Will make long distance trips.
Contact Info: 419-222-3786
Days/Hours of Service: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday;
4:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Paid by contract or self-pay (on pick up with cash, money order or personal check. $89 base rate and $2.--/loaded mile, $1.00/empty mile. $45 base rate for one-way trips)
Destination Care Medical Transport, LLC
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: Candria (Candy) Prowant, Owner at (567) 712-1813
Days/Hours of Service: Monday- Saturday 6 am- 6 pm
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients.
Cost: Paid by Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Coverage.
K&P Medical transport
24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 (headquarters); drivers stationed throughout 13 counties
Geographic Area Covered: Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood.
Contact info: 419.785.3246 x6; or email at K&P@kellerlogistics.com
Days/Hours of service: M-F: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible consumers (if authorized by JFS or Managed Care Plan); Private Pay also available to everyone
Cost: Medicaid-eligible consumers: free; Private Pay: call for rates
cab companies
accurate cab
345 Center St. Findlay, OH 45840
Geographic Area Covered: Anywhere
Contact Info: 419-424-0150
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: General public
Cost: $10.00 trip in Findlay and $2.00 every loaded mile for out of Findlay trips.
Note: Available for airport runs.
bluffton taxi service
102 Matterhorn Dr. Bluffton, OH 45817
Geographic Area Covered: Bluffton and surrounding areas.
Contact Info: 419-890-2696
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone who can pay for the service.
Cost: Per trip, call for quote, payment due at time of service.
trinity cab
Lima, OH and Findlay, OH
Geographic Area Covered: All areas including out of town and out of state.
Contact Info: 419-860-3974
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone who can pay for the service.
Cost: Per trip, call for quote, payment due at time of service.
transportation for specialized populations
hancock county job and family services
7814 County Road 140 Findlay, OH 45840
Geographic Area Covered: Hancock county and out of Hancock county with physician documentation/referral to a specialist.
Contact Info: 419-422-0182 press option 5 and then option 3. Dennis Quarty.
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Hancock county Medicaid consumer, if have spend down must already be met. If on Managed Care plan, must check with Managed Care provider first.
Cost: None
hancock county veterans service center
1100 E. Main Cross Suite 123 Findlay, OH 45840
Geographic Area Covered: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to Toledo VA Hospital; Thursday and Friday to Ann Arbor VA Hospital.
Contact Info: 419-424-7036
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday, one trip per day.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, on a limited basis with a 3 day notice.
Eligibility: Eligible veterans in Hancock County.
Cost: None
american cancer society
Geographic Area Covered: Any cancer related appointment.
Contact Info: 1-800-227-2345
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Hancock county residents with a current cancer diagnosis going to a cancer treatment related appointment.
Cost: None
ambulette providers
smart start transportation
734 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-236-9877 or 419-236-4449
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Anyone, Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid or payment by cash or personal check due at time of service. Call for a quote.
hardin County
public transportation
go bus
Geographic Area Covered: Bus trips from Van Wert to Columbus and back with stops at Delphos, Lima and Kenton.
Contact Info: 888-95-GOBUS or buy tickets online
Days/Hours of Service: Daily trips, contact Go Bus for departure and arrival time.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, contact Go Bus to make sure your accessibility needs can be met.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Prices depend on trip length. Call for pricing information.
GOhio Commute
Geographic Area Covered: Trips to anywhere that originate in Allen County.
Contact Info: www.gohiocommute.com
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7 as a ride match is available.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Negotiated between private individuals.
Services Offered: Gohio commute is ride matching software that assists commuters in finding ride to work options.
transportation for specialized populations
hardin county council on aging
100 Memorial Ave. Kenton, OH 43326
Geographic Area Covered: Anywhere in the state of Ohio for medical appointments. In county only for non-medical trips.
Contact Info: Contact transportation department 419-675-3610 and talk with dispatcher/scheduler
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (cannot take people to appointments scheduled at 4:00 p.m.)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Hardin County Resident
Cost: Donation for individuals 60 plus, $2.50/mile private pay for individuals under 60 or contract agency
Hardin County veterans service office
1 Courthouse Square #120 Kenton, OH 43326
Geographic Area Covered: Trips to Columbus and Dayton VA medical facilities.
Contact Info: 419-674-2219
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday (usually AM appointments)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Eligible Hardin County Veterans
Cost: None
Please Note: Can take up to 8 individuals at a time on a first come, first serve basis.
hardin county job and family services
175 West Franklin St. Kenton, OH 43326
Geographic Area Covered: Where appointments are, will make long distance trips but do have individuals use local providers if they are available.
Contact Info: 419-675-1130
Days/Hours of Service: Depends on contracted provider hours.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, thru contract with local Council on Aging.
Eligibility: Hardin County Medicaid consumer.
Cost: No
Please Note: Contact Job and Family Services and speak with a worker who determines eligibility. If eligible, contact Kenton Council on Aging or Kenton taxi to directly schedule the service.
love inc. of hardin county
P.O. Box 782 Kenton, OH 43326
Geographic Area Covered: Hardin County
Contact Info: 419-674-4651
Days/Hours of Service: Office open 9 - 12 Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Determined by office staff, call to inquire.
Cost: Determined by office staff, call to inquire.
Service Provided: Gas cards and volunteer transportation.
Not By Choice Outreach
3 N. Detroit St. Kenton, OH 43326
Geographic Area Covered: No restrictions apply, all counties are covered.
Contact Info: 419-973-9307
Days/Hours of Service: Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (or by appointment)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Cancer patient currently receiving treatment.
Cost: None
Service Provided: Gas cards, wigs & hats, food pantry.
american cancer society
Geographic Area Covered: Any cancer related appointment.
Contact Info: 1-800-227-2345
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Hardin county residents with a current cancer diagnosis going to a cancer treatment related appointment.
Cost: None
comfort keepers
1726 Allentown Rd. Lima, OH
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-229-1031
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Requires two hour minimum for caregiver service at $24/hour and $0.50/mile cost for use of caregiver's vehicle or no mileage cost for use of client vehicle.
Driver Assist: Door thru door.
private transportation
clymer medical transportation
325 N. Sugar St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, Logan, Shelby, Champaign, Darke, Preble, Clark counties. Will make long distance trips.
Contact Info: 419-222-3786
Days/Hours of Service: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday;
4:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Paid by contract or self-pay (on pick up with cash, money order or personal check. $89 base rate and $2.00/loaded mile, $1.00/empty mile. $45 base rate for one-way trips)
Destination Care Medical Transport, LLC
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: Candria (Candy) Prowant, Owner at (567) 712-1813
Days/Hours of Service: Monday- Saturday 6 am- 6 pm
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients.
Cost: Paid by Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Coverage.
K&P Medical transport
24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 (headquarters); drivers stationed throughout 13 counties
Geographic Area Covered: Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood.
Contact info: 419.785.3246 x6; or email at K&P@kellerlogistics.com
Days/Hours of service: M-F: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible consumers (if authorized by JFS or Managed Care Plan); Private Pay also available to everyone
Cost: Medicaid-eligible consumers: free; Private Pay: call for rates
cab companies
Kenton Taxi
322 Decatur St. Kenton, OH 43326
Geographic Area Covered: All over Ohio, accommodate as able from Kenton
Contact Info: 419-673-9353
Days/Hours of Service: Pre-arranged any time; on-demand 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday; Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.; Sunday 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: No lift, but, can accommodate if able to get out of wheelchair & transfer to car
Eligibility: General public, resident of Kenton, Ohio
Cost: In town is $6.00 one way during the day; $7.00 after 7:00p.m.; out of town $2.10/mile. Waiting time is $19.00/hour
ambulette providers
Integrity ambulance
100 Integrity Greenville, OH 45331
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 937-316-610
Days/Hours of Service: Call for availability; no Sunday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay, 50 mile limit for transportation from private residence.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid. Patient is responsible for cost Medicaid doesn’t pay.
smart start transportation
734 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-236-9877 or 419-236-4449
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Anyone, Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid or payment by cash or personal check due at time of service. Call for a quote.
other types of service
drive simulator through st. rita's medical center
Service explanation: As we get older our reflexes and our ability to make quick decisions while operation a car naturally slow down. Changes in our abilities due to injury or illness can enhance these changes and result in poorer response time, peripheral vision and thinking skills. A driving evaluation is designed to help individuals and their families determine the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.
Where is the service offered? The service is offered at 830 W. High St., Suite 150 in the Outpatient Rehab Dept. at St. Rita's.
Who is eligible? Any individual who may be at risk for decreased visual, spatial and cognitive skills, as well as those wishing to validate their ability to operate a motor vehicle.
How a referral is made? A physician prescription is required and can be written for A DRIVING EVALUATION. Appointments can be made by calling St. Rita's Outpatient Occupational Therapy Dept. at (419)-226-9019.
What is the cost? With a physician prescription, MOST insurance companies will cover this service.
Mercer County
public transportation service
GOhio Commute
Geographic Area Covered: Trips to anywhere that originate in Allen County.
Contact Info: www.gohiocommute.com
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7 as a ride match is available.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Negotiated between private individuals.
Services Offered: Gohio commute is ride matching software that assists commuters in finding ride to work options.
private transportation service
seniors helping seniors
5571 St. Rt. 274 New Bremen, OH 45869
Geographic Area Covered: Auglaize, Mercer, Darke, Shelby and Miami Counties.
Contact Info: 419-733-2068
Days/Hours of Service: Depends on staff availability.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Private pay $18/hr (minimum 2 hrs) plus mileage charge (no mileage charge if driving your personal vehicle.
K&P Medical transport
24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 (headquarters); drivers stationed throughout 13 counties
Geographic Area Covered: Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood.
Contact info: 419.785.3246 x6; or email at K&P@kellerlogistics.com
Days/Hours of service: M-F: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible consumers (if authorized by JFS or Managed Care Plan); Private Pay also available to everyone
Cost: Medicaid-eligible consumers: free; Private Pay: call for rates
comfort keepers
1726 Allentown Rd. Lima, OH
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-229-1031
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Requires two hour minimum for caregiver service at $24/hour and $0.50/mile cost for use of caregiver's vehicle or no mileage cost for use of client vehicle.
Driver Assist: Door thru door.
clymer medical transportation
325 N. Sugar St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, Logan, Shelby, Champaign, Darke, Preble, Clark counties. Will make long distance trips.
Contact Info: 419-222-3786
Days/Hours of Service: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday;
4:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Paid by contract or self-pay (on pick up with cash, money order or personal check. $89 base rate and $2.00/loaded mile, $1.00/empty mile. $45 base rate for one-way trips)
Destination Care Medical Transport, LLC
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: Candria (Candy) Prowant, Owner at (567) 712-1813
Days/Hours of Service: Monday- Saturday 6 am- 6 pm
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients.
Cost: Paid by Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Coverage.
transportation for
specialized populations
MERCER COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
217 Riley St. Celina, OH 45822
Geographic Area Covered: 40 mile radius from COA office for medical trips, in county only for non-medical trips (no trips to restaurants)
Contact Info: 419-586-1644
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (no in county appointments after 3:00p.m., no out of county appointments after 2:00 p.m.)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: 60 plus and Mercer County resident (who no longer drives) or disabled under 60 with supporting documentation from a doctor that cannot drive (medical appointments only)
Cost: Donations
mercer county department of veterans services
220 W. Livingston St. B270, Celina, OH 45822
Geographic Area Covered: Dayton and Lima VA medical facilities.
Contact Info: 419-586-3542
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Mercer County veterans
Cost: No
Note: Can take up to 8 individuals at a time. First come, first serve basis.
mercer county job and family services
american cancer society
220 W. Livingston St. Celina, OH 45822
Geographic Area Covered: Local and long distance trips to medical appointments.
Contact Info: 419-586-5106
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday, but try to accommodate as able.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Mercer county residents currently on Medicaid for the month of the trip.
Cost: No
Note: Call West Ohio CAP at 419-227-2586. West Ohio CAP will verify Medicaid eligibility with Mercer County Job and Family Services.
Geographic Area Covered: Any cancer related appointment.
Contact Info: 1-800-227-2345
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Mercer county residents with a current cancer diagnosis going to a cancer treatment related appointment.
Cost: None
ambulette providers
Integrity ambulance
100 Integrity Greenville, OH 45331
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 937-316-610
Days/Hours of Service: Call for availability; no Sunday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay, 50 mile limit for transportation from private residence.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid. Patient is responsible for cost Medicaid doesn’t pay.
other types of service
drive simulator through st. rita's medical center
Service explanation: As we get older our reflexes and our ability to make quick decisions while operation a car naturally slow down. Changes in our abilities due to injury or illness can enhance these changes and result in poorer response time, peripheral vision and thinking skills. A driving evaluation is designed to help individuals and their families determine the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.
Where is the service offered? The service is offered at 830 W. High St., Suite 150 in the Outpatient Rehab Dept. at St. Rita's.
Who is eligible? Any individual who may be at risk for decreased visual, spatial and cognitive skills, as well as those wishing to validate their ability to operate a motor vehicle.
How a referral is made? A physician prescription is required and can be written for A DRIVING EVALUATION. Appointments can be made by calling St. Rita's Outpatient Occupational Therapy Dept. at (419)-226-9019.
What is the cost? With a physician prescription, MOST insurance companies will cover this service.
putnam County
public transportation service
GOhio Commute
Geographic Area Covered: Trips to anywhere that originate in Allen County.
Contact Info: www.gohiocommute.com
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7 as a ride match is available.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Negotiated between private individuals.
Services Offered: Gohio commute is ride matching software that assists commuters in finding ride to work options.
services to specialized populations
Putnam COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
1425 East Fourth St. Ottawa, OH 45875
Geographic Area Covered: Will transport to the adjacent counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Paulding and Van Wert for medical appointments. Provide transportation for personal business within Putnam County.
Contact Info: 419-523-4121
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Putnam County residents that are 60 or older.
Cost: Donations accepted
Putnam county job and family services
575 Ottawa-Glandorf RD #1 Ottawa, OH 45875
Geographic Area Covered: Any appointment as needed by consumer depending on availability.
Contact Info: 800-523-5799
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday (will try to work anything in)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Putnam County Medicaid consumers (if on managed care plan that offers transportation than need to go thru managed care provider)
Cost: No
Putnam county veterans services
336 E. Main St. Ottawa, OH 45875
Service Available: Reimbursement to any eligible Putnam County veteran or driver of an eligible veteran in Putnam County going to a VA medical facility for a medical appointment ($0.41 cents a mile reimbursement to a veteran or $0.50 cents a mile reimbursement for driver of a veteran)
Process: Bring appointment slip or documentation of appointment to veteran's office; it will get forwarded to the county audition who will put a check in the mail to the veteran.
Contact Info: 419-523-4478
Eligibility: Putnam county veterans
american cancer society
Geographic Area Covered: Any cancer related appointment.
Contact Info: 1-800-227-2345
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Putnam county residents with a current cancer diagnosis going to a cancer treatment related appointment.
Cost: None
comfort keepers
1726 Allentown Rd. Lima, OH
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-229-1031
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Requires two hour minimum for caregiver service at $24/hour and $0.50/mile cost for use of caregiver's vehicle or no mileage cost for use of client vehicle.
Driver Assist: Door thru door.
private transportation
clymer medical transportation
325 N. Sugar St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, Logan, Shelby, Champaign, Darke, Preble, Clark counties. Will make long distance trips.
Contact Info: 419-222-3786
Days/Hours of Service: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday;
4:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Paid by contract or self-pay (on pick up with cash, money order or personal check. $89 base rate and $2.00/loaded mile, $1.00/empty mile. $45 base rate for one-way trips)
K&P Medical transport
24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 (headquarters); drivers stationed throughout 13 counties
Geographic Area Covered: Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood.
Contact info: 419.785.3246 x6; or email at K&P@kellerlogistics.com
Days/Hours of service: M-F: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible consumers (if authorized by JFS or Managed Care Plan); Private Pay also available to everyone
Cost: Medicaid-eligible consumers: free; Private Pay: call for rates
Destination Care Medical Transport, LLC
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: Candria (Candy) Prowant, Owner at (567) 712-1813
Days/Hours of Service: Monday- Saturday 6 am- 6 pm
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients.
Cost: Paid by Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Coverage.
ambulette providers
Putnam county Office of Public Safety
117 Dr. Thatye Drive Glendora, OH 45848
Geographic Area Covered: Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.
Contact Info: 419-538-7315
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday until 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and other times by appointment only.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General Public
Cost: Cost billed to Medicaid for Medicaid wheelchair consumers if in own home or assisted living, private pay bills dependent upon trip. Have a program that will help with cost of trip for low income persons who fill out application and are approved.
Integrity ambulance
100 Integrity Greenville, OH 45331
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 937-316-610
Days/Hours of Service: Call for availability; no Sunday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay, 50 mile limit for transportation from private residence.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid. Patient is responsible for cost Medicaid doesn’t pay.
smart start transportation
734 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-236-9877 or 419-236-4449
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Anyone, Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid or payment by cash or personal check due at time of service. Call for a quote.
other types of service
drive simulator through st. rita's medical center
Service explanation: As we get older our reflexes and our ability to make quick decisions while operation a car naturally slow down. Changes in our abilities due to injury or illness can enhance these changes and result in poorer response time, peripheral vision and thinking skills. A driving evaluation is designed to help individuals and their families determine the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.
Where is the service offered? The service is offered at 830 W. High St., Suite 150 in the Outpatient Rehab Dept. at St. Rita's.
Who is eligible? Any individual who may be at risk for decreased visual, spatial and cognitive skills, as well as those wishing to validate their ability to operate a motor vehicle.
How a referral is made? A physician prescription is required and can be written for A DRIVING EVALUATION. Appointments can be made by calling St. Rita's Outpatient Occupational Therapy Dept. at (419)-226-9019.
What is the cost? With a physician prescription, MOST insurance companies will cover this service.
Van Wert County
public transportation
go bus
Geographic Area Covered: Bus trips from Van Wert to Columbus and back with stops at Delphos, Lima and Kenton.
Contact Info: 888-95-GOBUS or buy tickets online
Days/Hours of Service: Daily trips, contact Go Bus for departure and arrival time.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, contact Go Bus to make sure your accessibility needs can be met.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Prices depend on trip length. Call for pricing information.
GOhio Commute
Geographic Area Covered: Trips to anywhere that originate in Allen County.
Contact Info: www.gohiocommute.com
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7 as a ride match is available.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Negotiated between private individuals.
Services Offered: Gohio commute is ride matching software that assists commuters in finding ride to work options.
cab companies
easy transit llc
P.O. Box 58, Scott, Ohio 45886 (1339 Scott Road, Scott, Ohio 45886)
Geographic Area Covered: Will pick up individuals in all seven counties, will go anywhere.
Contact Info: 419-203-4422 Steve McGriffiths
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: $2.00 initial fare/ $0.20 additional every 1/10 mile.
Van wert taxi
Geographic Area Covered: Any location that originates in Van Wert or has a destination of Van Wert.
Contact Info: 419-771-7427
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.; Friday/Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.; Closed Sunday.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: $2.00 initial fare/$0.20 additional every 1/10 mile.
transportation to specialized populations
van wert county council on aging
220 Fox Rd. Van Wert, OH 45891
Geographic Area Covered: In town transportation to any location within city limits, out of town transport within a 50 mile radius for medical transport.
Contact Info: 419-238-5011
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Van Wert county resident age 60+
Cost: Donation
Delphos senior citizens center
301 E. Suthoff St. Delphos, OH 45833
Geographic Area Covered: City of Delphos, surrounding areas including Lima, Ottoville, Spencerville, Van Wert.
Contact Info: Alice Curth, Executive Director acurth.dsc@gmail.com 419-692-1331
Days/Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: 60+
Cost: Donations accepted
Van Wert county job and family services
114 E. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Geographic Area Covered: Wherever the appointment is.
Contact Info: 419-238-5430
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Van Wert county resident on Medicaid.
Please Note: Schedule transportation at least 10 business days in advance; leave message with trip information and receive return call within 24 hours to confirm.
van wert veterans county services
121 E. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Geographic Area Covered: Goes to any VA medical facilities
Contact Info: 419-238-9592
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday, will accommodate on weekends as possible.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Eligible Van Wert county veterans.
Cost: No
Note: Service offered by volunteers who provide transportation using their own vehicle with pick-up at residence.
american cancer society
Geographic Area Covered: Any cancer related appointment.
Contact Info: 1-800-227-2345
Days/Hours of Service: 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Van Wert county residents with a current cancer diagnosis going to a cancer treatment related appointment.
Cost: None
comfort keepers
1726 Allentown Rd. Lima, OH
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-229-1031
Days/Hours of Service: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Requires two hour minimum for caregiver service at $24/hour and $0.50/mile cost for use of caregiver's vehicle or no mileage cost for use of client vehicle.
Driver Assist: Door thru door.
private transportation
clymer medical transportation
325 N. Sugar St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, Logan, Shelby, Champaign, Darke, Preble, Clark counties. Will make long distance trips.
Contact Info: 419-222-3786
Days/Hours of Service: 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday;
4:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: General public
Cost: Paid by contract or self-pay (on pick up with cash, money order or personal check. $89 base rate and $2.00/loaded mile, $1.00/empty mile. $45 base rate for one-way trips)
K&P Medical transport
24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 (headquarters); drivers stationed throughout 13 counties
Geographic Area Covered: Counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood.
Contact info: 419.785.3246 x6; or email at K&P@kellerlogistics.com
Days/Hours of service: M-F: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible consumers (if authorized by JFS or Managed Care Plan); Private Pay also available to everyone
Cost: Medicaid-eligible consumers: free; Private Pay: call for rates
Destination Care Medical Transport, LLC
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: Candria (Candy) Prowant, Owner at (567) 712-1813
Days/Hours of Service: Monday- Saturday 6 am- 6 pm
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Eligibility: Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Managed Care Recipients.
Cost: Paid by Buckeye, Molina and Paramount Medicaid Coverage.
ambulette provider
Integrity ambulance
100 Integrity Greenville, OH 45331
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 937-316-610
Days/Hours of Service: Call for availability; no Sunday.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay, 50 mile limit for transportation from private residence.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid. Patient is responsible for cost Medicaid doesn’t pay.
smart start transportation
734 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801
Geographic Area Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam and Van Wert Counties.
Contact Info: 419-236-9877 or 419-236-4449
Days/Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Anyone, Medicaid wheelchair transports for Medicaid pay.
Cost: Billed to Medicaid or payment by cash or personal check due at time of service. Call for a quote.
other types of service
drive simulator through st. rita's medical center
Service explanation: As we get older our reflexes and our ability to make quick decisions while operation a car naturally slow down. Changes in our abilities due to injury or illness can enhance these changes and result in poorer response time, peripheral vision and thinking skills. A driving evaluation is designed to help individuals and their families determine the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.
Where is the service offered? The service is offered at 830 W. High St., Suite 150 in the Outpatient Rehab Dept. at St. Rita's.
Who is eligible? Any individual who may be at risk for decreased visual, spatial and cognitive skills, as well as those wishing to validate their ability to operate a motor vehicle.
How a referral is made? A physician prescription is required and can be written for A DRIVING EVALUATION. Appointments can be made by calling St. Rita's Outpatient Occupational Therapy Dept. at (419)-226-9019.
What is the cost? With a physician prescription, MOST insurance companies will cover this service.