Wheelchair Transportation in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Wheelchair Transportation in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is 65 miles south of Denver — but many Springs patients need specialty care only available in Denver. We provide wheelchair transport within Colorado Springs and long-distance transport to Denver medical centers, 24/7.
Available 24/7 · MV-1 Purpose-Built Fleet · Wheelchair, Power Chair & Ambulatory
Wheelchair Transportation in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is Colorado's second-largest city and has a robust local medical infrastructure — UCHealth Memorial Hospital, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and a large VA Medical Center serving the significant military population at Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base. For most routine and acute care, Colorado Springs patients don't need to travel to Denver.
However, for certain specialty services — particularly at the Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Craig Hospital, and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA — Colorado Springs patients do make the trip north. We provide both local Colorado Springs wheelchair transport and long-distance transport to Denver medical centers, with appropriate scheduling for the 65-mile drive.
Services Available in Colorado Springs
- Local wheelchair transport within Colorado Springs
- Long-distance transport to Denver hospitals
- Transport to Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora)
- Transport to Craig Hospital (Englewood)
- Transport to National Jewish Health (Denver)
- Transport to Rocky Mountain Regional VA (Aurora)
- Dialysis transport (recurring, local and Denver)
- Chemotherapy and oncology transport
- Hospital discharge transport
- Military medical facility transport
- Bariatric and power wheelchair transport
- Airport transport to Colorado Springs Airport or DIA
Hospitals & Medical Facilities We Serve in Colorado Springs
N.E.M.T. Medical Mobility provides wheelchair transportation to and from these Colorado Springs facilities — and any other medical destination you need.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
Level I Trauma / Acute Care
1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Primary trauma center for Colorado Springs and southern Colorado
UCHealth Memorial Hospital North
Acute Care Hospital
4050 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Newer north campus; growing specialty services
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services (Centura)
Acute Care Hospital
2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
St. Francis Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital
6001 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
VA Southern Colorado Health Care System
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1055 Clermont St, Denver, CO 80220
Many Springs veterans travel to Denver VA for specialty care
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Community Health / FQHC
Multiple Colorado Springs locations
Serves Medicaid and uninsured patients
DaVita Dialysis — Colorado Springs
Dialysis Centers
Multiple Colorado Springs locations
Fresenius Kidney Care — Colorado Springs
Dialysis Centers
Multiple Colorado Springs locations
Children's Hospital Colorado — South Campus
Pediatric Specialty
4090 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Craig Hospital (Denver)
SCI/TBI Rehab
3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113
Many Springs SCI patients receive care at Craig; we provide the transport
Neighborhoods & Areas We Cover in Colorado Springs
We pick up and drop off throughout Colorado Springs — including these neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
Downtown / Old Colorado City
Central Colorado Springs; older housing stock; close to Memorial Hospital Central
Briargate
North Colorado Springs; large planned community; close to Memorial North and St. Francis
Broadmoor
Southwest Colorado Springs; upscale neighborhood; close to Penrose-St. Francis
Fountain Valley
South Colorado Springs; military community; close to Fort Carson
Powers Corridor
East Colorado Springs; major commercial corridor; multiple dialysis centers
Rockrimmon
Northwest Colorado Springs; established neighborhood; close to Penrose
Stetson Hills
Northeast Colorado Springs; newer development; growing senior population
Manitou Springs
Adjacent community; we serve Manitou Springs as part of the Colorado Springs area
Pueblo (extended service)
We serve Pueblo for long-distance transport to Denver medical centers with advance scheduling
Pickup & Logistics in Colorado Springs
Every city has its own layout, traffic patterns, and facility access considerations. Here's what to know when scheduling a ride in Colorado Springs.
Long-Distance Denver Transport
The drive from Colorado Springs to Denver takes 65–90 minutes depending on traffic and weather. I-25 between Colorado Springs and Denver is one of Colorado's most traveled corridors and can back up significantly. We recommend scheduling 90 minutes before your Denver appointment time and departing early for morning appointments.
I-25 Weather Conditions
The I-25 corridor between Colorado Springs and Denver passes through Monument Hill (elevation 7,352 ft), which can experience severe winter weather conditions. We monitor road conditions and communicate proactively about weather-related delays.
Military Community Transport
Colorado Springs has a large active-duty and veteran population. We're experienced with transport to and from Fort Carson, Peterson SFB, and Schriever SFB, and can coordinate with military medical facilities.
Local Colorado Springs Transport
For local Colorado Springs appointments, we operate the same way as in Denver — door-to-door, MV-1 fleet, 24/7. The only difference is the distance from our Denver base, which we factor into scheduling.
Advance Scheduling Required
Due to the distance from our Denver base, Colorado Springs pickups require at least 48 hours advance notice. For recurring transport, we set up standing schedules to ensure consistent availability.
Why Colorado Springs Families Choose N.E.M.T. Medical Mobility
Purpose-Built MV-1 Fleet
Not a converted van — a vehicle engineered from the ground up for wheelchair transport. Factory ramp, full ADA securement, 56" interior headroom.
Same Driver, Same Vehicle
For recurring patients, consistency matters. We assign the same driver and vehicle so your family member is always with someone who knows their needs.
24/7 Availability
Early morning dialysis, late-night discharge, holiday appointments — we operate around the clock, every day of the year.
Door-to-Door Assistance
We don't just drive. Our trained staff assists from the front door of the pickup location to the entrance of the destination — and back.
25+ Years in Colorado
Founded in 2000, formerly Handicab.org. We've been serving Colorado patients longer than most NEMT companies have existed.
Real People Answer
No hold music, no call centers. When you call 720-210-0058, a real person answers — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions — Colorado Springs Wheelchair Transport
Common questions from Colorado Springs patients and families.
Wheelchair Transport in Nearby Cities
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