MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

GRVAS Car Transport

A non-emergency service for ambulatory Glen Ridge seniors (65+) for medical and hospital appointments only.

+ Transportation is via a car furnished by the town.
+ Available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by special arrangement
+ Trips must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance
+ We will transport to immediately surrounding towns
+ Transportation for regular medical appointments such as dialysis can be accommodated depending on driver availability
+ NO medical personnel will be on board
+ NO assistance will be provided

GRVAS Ambulance Transport

A non-emergency service for Glen Ridge residents who are non- or semi-ambulatory, for medical and hopital appointments only.

+ Transportation is via GRVAS ambulance.
+ Available seven (7) days a week, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by special arrangement, subject to crew availability.
+ Trips must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance, with details as to time, location and special patient needs.
+ The range of distance we service is subject to crew availability and trips beyond the immediate vicinity cannot be guaranteed.
+ Transportation for regular medical appointments such as dialysis are only available on a short term basis, subject to crew availability.
+ A NJ State-certified EMT will be on board, vital signs will be taken, and a crew will be available to lift and move the patient to the extent practical.
+ Ambulance transports for non-emergency appointments cannot be handled by the scheduled duty crew, as such crew is committed to serve the residents of Glen Ridge for 911 emergencies.
+ GRVAS will endeavor to assemble a crew to complete the transport, but it may not be possible to secure sufficient volunteers and this non-emergency service may not be guaranteed.