Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ

Rides to appointments, shopping, the pharmacy and visits with a caregiver who stays with the person, not only a driver who drops them off. Post what you need in Central Heights-Midland City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Senior Transportation in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ: the local picture

7.3%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Gila County)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Globe)

492

residents 65 or older (17% of Central Heights-Midland City)

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

About 74 Central Heights-Midland City households, 7.3%, have no vehicle (6.4% in Gila County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Central Heights-Midland City: Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe (1.5 mi); San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation in Peridot (22 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

68% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Central Heights-Midland City compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Central Heights-Midland City	Gila County	Arizona
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.4%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	38%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	11%	10%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.8%	1.9%

Older residents in towns around Central Heights-Midland City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Globe, AZ	4.3 mi	1,463	5.9%
San Carlos, AZ	20 mi	429	25%
Superior, AZ	20 mi	883	5.3%
Gold Canyon, AZ	35 mi	7,112	2.4%
Florence, AZ	41 mi	5,578	2.7%
Apache Junction, AZ	42 mi	13,972	6.2%

Hospitals near Central Heights-Midland City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center	Globe, AZ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	(928) 402-1122
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation	Peridot, AZ	22 mi	not rated	(928) 475-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Heights-Midland City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Central Heights-Midland City

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Central Heights-Midland City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Central Heights-Midland City?

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Central Heights-Midland City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 402-1122. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Central Heights-Midland City?

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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