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Hospital Discharge Transportation in Metro Detroit
Getting home from the hospital should be the easy part. We coordinate with discharge planners so patients leave on time and arrive home safely.
Hospital Discharge Transportation: the short answer
CuraTransit provides hospital discharge transportation across Metro Detroit for patients going home or to a rehab, skilled nursing or assisted-living facility. We offer wheelchair-accessible van and ambulatory options and coordinate pickup timing directly with discharge planners and nursing staff. Call 248-320-9092 as soon as the discharge time is known.
Who this service is for
- Patients who cannot drive after a hospital stay
- Discharge planners and case managers
- Transfers from hospital to rehab, SNF or assisted living
- Family members coordinating a parent's discharge
What's included with every hospital discharge transportation ride
Planner coordination
We work directly with discharge planners and unit staff on timing.
Room-to-home service
Pickup at the unit or main entrance, and help into the home at drop-off.
Wheelchair & ambulatory
Accessible vans for wheelchair users and assisted rides for patients who can walk.
Facility transfers
Hospital-to-rehab and hospital-to-SNF transfers are routine for our team.
Avoid discharge delays
Discharges often happen later in the day and can change on short notice. The sooner we know the expected discharge time, the easier it is to have a vehicle ready. Families can call us directly, or the hospital's discharge planner can arrange the trip.
- Patient name and the hospital, unit and room number
- Expected discharge time (we will adjust if it changes)
- Mobility level: walking (with or without a walker) or wheelchair
- Home address, including steps and the best entrance
- Any equipment going home with the patient
How to book hospital discharge transportation
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Call when discharge is planned
Share the hospital, unit and expected time.
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We coordinate with staff
We confirm the pickup point and timing with the care team.
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Safe pickup
Wheelchair or ambulatory pickup from the unit or main entrance.
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Settled at home
We help the patient inside — not just to the curb.
Hospital Discharge Transportation FAQs
Often, yes. Same-day discharge rides are handled based on availability, so call 248-320-9092 as soon as you know the discharge time.
Yes. Discharge planners, case managers and social workers across Metro Detroit can schedule directly with our team. Facilities can also set up an account for recurring use.
Yes. We provide facility-to-facility transfers, including hospital to inpatient rehab, skilled nursing and assisted-living communities.
Discharge times change often. Call us or have the unit call us and we will adjust the pickup.
Hospital Discharge Transportation across Metro Detroit
Available throughout Wayne County, Oakland County and Macomb County.
Related services
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Accessible vans with ramps, lifts and securement for manual and power wheelchairs.
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Patient, door-to-door rides for older adults and care-community residents.
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Learn moreBook hospital discharge transportation today
Book online in two minutes or call our dispatch team — we confirm every trip personally.