- Home
-
Our Services
Transport Types Ambulatory Transportation Wheelchair Transportation Stretcher Transportation Non-Emergency Stretcher Mobility Assistance Medical Specialties Dialysis Transportation Cancer Treatment Rides Post-Surgery Transportation Physical Therapy Rides Other Services Hospital Discharge Nursing Home Transport Same-Day Medical Rides Non-Emergency Medical Rides
- Locations
- Blog
- About Us
- Contact Us
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Hilldale, PA
Hilldale has a major hospital practically in its own backyard: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center sits in the same Plains Township, only a short distance down the road. Touch of Kindness Transportation provides non-emergency medical transportation for Hilldale residents to the hospitals and clinics of the Wyoming Valley, carrying seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone who can no longer drive in wheelchair-accessible, stretcher-equipped, and assisted vehicles, at any hour.
(570) 301-2532What We Provide
Hilldale Medical Transportation Services
The core of our work for Hilldale families is the recurring medical travel that wears people down over time. We keep standing schedules for dialysis and cancer treatment, provide rides home on hospital discharge, run wheelchair and stretcher transport, assist ambulatory passengers, and handle physical therapy trips.
Wheelchair Van Transportation
Wheelchair-accessible rides with lift-equipped vehicles, secure fastening, and door-through-door passenger assistance.
Stretcher Transport
Stretcher-equipped transportation for passengers who must travel lying down to appointments, discharges, or facility transfers.
Ambulatory Assistance
Support for passengers who walk with help, use a cane or walker, or need a steady arm from the front door to the vehicle.
Dialysis & Cancer Treatment Rides
Standing schedules for dialysis and treatment, including trips to the Henry Cancer Center and nearby clinics.
Hospital Discharge Transport
Safe rides home from hospital stays, procedures, or rehab with the right vehicle for each passenger’s mobility needs.
Caregiver Ride-Along
A caregiver or family member is always welcome to ride along at no extra charge.
Local Expertise
Care Close to Home in Plains Township
Hilldale's location, a small community along North Main Street in Plains Township just outside Wilkes-Barre, puts it unusually close to the area's hospitals. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, the region's Level II trauma center with its Pearsall Heart Hospital and Henry Cancer Center, sits within the same township.
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is a short trip away, and the full range of Wilkes-Barre clinics, dialysis centers, and specialist offices lies within easy reach. That closeness is a real advantage, but only if a resident has a way to cover it — and that is what we provide, with door-through-door care for even the shortest trip.
Trips We Plan Often
Major Facilities We Serve
Transport to Plains Township and Wyoming Valley Medical Facilities
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center — Plains Township
- Pearsall Heart Hospital
- Henry Cancer Center
- Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
- Wilkes-Barre clinics, dialysis centers, imaging sites, therapy offices, and specialist practices
Why a Short Trip Still Needs the Right Ride
A nearby hospital is not truly reachable for someone recovering from surgery, traveling by wheelchair, or weak after dialysis without the right vehicle and assistance from the door.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Access
Even on a short trip, the right entrance matters. We confirm the correct door so a wheelchair or stretcher passenger is dropped at the right place on the campus.
Our Coverage Area
Serving Hilldale and the Plains Township Area
We serve Hilldale and the surrounding Plains Township communities, along with nearby Wilkes-Barre and the boroughs of the central Wyoming Valley. These communities sit close together on the outskirts of the city, and knowing the local streets from North Main Street through the township helps keep even short medical trips quick and reliable.
Plains Township Service Areas
Medical Assistance Transportation in Luzerne County
Hilldale sits in Luzerne County, so its Medical Assistance Transportation Program runs through LCTA Shared Ride, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority. LCTA provides free shared rides to covered appointments, but it is curb-to-curb, drivers cannot help a passenger inside the home or take a wheelchair up or down multiple steps, and out-of-county trips must be booked two weeks ahead. Our private-pay service provides the door-through-door help and dedicated vehicle that shared-ride cannot.
Why Touch of Kindness
Making nearby care truly reachable for Hilldale residents
Local Route Knowledge
We know Hilldale, North Main Street, Plains Township, Wilkes-Barre, and the Geisinger Wyoming Valley campus access points.
ADA-Compliant Vehicles
Wheelchair-accessible and stretcher-equipped vehicles with secure fastening and careful passenger assistance.
Available 24/7
We answer day and night, including weekends and holidays, for recurring care, discharges, and urgent scheduling needs.
Common Questions
Questions Hilldale Riders Ask
Getting to Geisinger Wyoming Valley from Hilldale
Geisinger Wyoming Valley sits in Hilldale's own Plains Township, only a short drive away, with separate East and West entrances plus entrances for the emergency room, Pearsall Heart Hospital, and Henry Cancer Center. We confirm the correct door when you book.
Why a nearby hospital still calls for a dedicated ride
Living close to Geisinger Wyoming Valley does not make the trip easy for someone who cannot drive or needs help moving safely. We provide the lift-equipped vehicle and door-through-door assistance that make nearby care reachable.
Help that LCTA shared-ride does not provide
LCTA covers many Hilldale trips, but curb-to-curb service means the driver cannot help a passenger from inside the home or down front steps, and shared scheduling does not guarantee a set time.
Standing trips for dialysis and ongoing treatment
For Hilldale patients traveling several times a week to dialysis or the Henry Cancer Center, we set a fixed weekly schedule built around the clinic's timing.
Can a family member or caregiver ride along?
Yes. A caregiver or family member is always welcome to ride along at no extra charge.
Do you provide wheelchair, stretcher, and ambulatory rides?
Yes. We provide wheelchair-accessible, stretcher-equipped, and assisted ambulatory rides throughout Hilldale and the Plains Township area.