Transportation

VNS Health: Health Care Escorts

Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact VNS Health: Health Care Escorts to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, or social or recreational purposes. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you have a disability. No membership is required.

Health Care Escorts offers private car transportation for older adults who require assistance getting to medical appointments, running errands, or attending other important commitments. The program ensures a comfortable and reliable service, with drivers available to wait for passengers during appointments or errands. Rides can be scheduled in advance, allowing older adults to plan their transportation needs with a minimum of a 4-hour service per day. Drivers are ready to help passengers with packages or bags, providing door-to-door transportation for added convenience. Payment options include check, credit card, or cash, offering flexibility for older adults to choose their preferred method. By providing a personalized and attentive service, Health Care Escorts aims to support older adults in maintaining their independence and accessing essential healthcare services without the stress of driving or relying on public transportation.


Service Area

All five boroughs of New York City (The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island), as well as Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland Counties


Days of operation

Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Contact VNS Health: Health Care Escorts

1250 Broadway 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(888) 735-8913
https://www.vnshealth.org/home-care/health-escort-service/

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