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Catawba Valley's 50+ Center for Active Living 

Providing resources and services that enable adults 50+ to "Thrive in Community."

HomeNeighbors Rides
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Medical appointments
Dental appointments
Eye appointments
Rehabilitation
Physical therapy
Shopping
Socializing at Neighbors Network
Day Trips

Other Daily Needs

Enjoy the freedom to go where you need with reliable, convenient, and friendly transportation tailored for adults 50+ and individuals with disabilities.

 

Our curb-to-curb assistance is here to help with important medical appointments, grocery shopping, and prescription pickup. Those 50+ can also use the service for local events and social outings to stay connected!

 

Our drivers are carefully screened for safety and experience.

Need a ride? Let us know by completing our Ride Interest Survey!

RIDE FORM


Private-Pay Rates

 In-County Rates - (Catawba County Residents Only)  

  • Rider resides in Catawba County and is picked up and dropped off within Catawba County. 

Ambulatory Trips: Able to walk and ride without need for a wheelchair (use of walker/cane accepted) 

$30.00 One-way trip 

$55.00 Round trip 


Wheelchair Accessible Trips
: Requires wheelchair securement and assistance to move and ride 

$35.00 One Way Trip 

$65.00 Round Trip 


Wait Time Charges:
for trips requiring the vehicle to remain on site. 

.50 cents per minute 


Private-Pay Rates cont.

Out of County Rates - (Catawba, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell Residents Only)

  • Rider resides in Catawba County and is picked up within Catawba County and transported outside of the County. 
  • Rider resides in Catawba County and is picked up outside of the County and transported to Catawba County. 
  • Rider resides in Alexander, Burke, or Caldwell County and is picked up within their County of residence and transported either inside or outside of their County of residence. 
  • Rider resides in Alexander, Burke, or Caldwell County and is picked up outside of their County of residence and transported to their County of residence.  

Ambulatory Trips: Able to walk and ride without need for a wheelchair (use of walker/cane accepted) 

$20.00 + $2.75 per mile One-way trip

$40.00 + $2.75 per mile Round trip


Wheelchair Accessible Trips
: Requires wheelchair securement and assistance to move and ride 

$25.00 + $2.75 per mile One-way trip

$50.00 + $2.75 per mile Round trip


Wait Time Charges: 
for trips requiring the vehicle to remain on site. 

.50 cents per minute 

*Cancelation Policy

  • All cancellations require 48-hour notice prior to scheduled pick-up time. A $15 charge will apply if trip is cancelled within 48-hours of scheduled pick-up time.
  • No shows will be charged for full quoted transportation cost.

Notice: 7 days in advance notice for rides to be generally accepted, which can vary based on availability.

 

Contact Us

Transportation Director: Jordan McCray
📍 Phone: (828) 464‑1111
📧 Email: rides@neighborsnetwork.org

We look forward to serving you with safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation.

 


Neighbors Network is proud to launch our newest service, *Neighbors Rides*, offering non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) to ensure seamless healthcare access for adults aged 50+ and individuals with disabilities in Catawba and surrounding counties. We provide reliable, compassionate, and affordable solutions tailored to your needs, specializing in medical transportation, and personalized mobility for routine and critical medical appointments, dialysis visits, rehab, pharmacy trips, grocery shopping, social events, and more. Our wheelchair-accessible and ambulatory services guarantee safe, door-to-door travel to clinics, nursing homes, and other destinations. With trained professional drivers responding to your unique needs, *Neighbors Rides* delivers dependable NEMT services to support your health, mobility, and independence.

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The Wade Center ~ 502 Thornburg Drive NE, Conover, NC 28613    ~    828.464.1111