Senior Transportation in East Riverdale, MD

Local figures

Senior Transportation in East Riverdale, MD: the local picture

15%

of households have no vehicle (9.2% in Prince George's County)

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lanham)

1,166

residents 65 or older (6.4% of East Riverdale)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

About 699 East Riverdale households, 15%, have no vehicle (9.2% in Prince George's 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 East Riverdale: Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc in Lanham (3.1 mi); Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington (6.8 mi); Children's National Hospital in Washington (6.8 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

25% 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.

East Riverdale compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	East Riverdale	Prince George's County	Maryland
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	6.4%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	1.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,500	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around East Riverdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Riverdale Park, MD	1.0 mi	703	7.1%
Bladensburg, MD	1.4 mi	1,252	18%
New Carrollton, MD	1.8 mi	2,109	8.7%
University Park, MD	2.0 mi	593	0.6%
Berwyn Heights, MD	2.3 mi	377	3.2%
Cheverly, MD	2.3 mi	1,012	2.2%

Hospitals near East Riverdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc	Lanham, MD	3.1 mi	3 of 5	(301) 552-8118
Medstar Washington Hospital Center	Washington, DC	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(202) 877-7000
Children's National Hospital	Washington, DC	6.8 mi	not rated	(202) 476-5000
Washington DC Va Medical Center	Washington, DC	7.2 mi	3 of 5	(202) 745-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of East Riverdale. 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 East Riverdale

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,458 monthly median income of East Riverdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 East Riverdale: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to East Riverdale?

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc in Lanham, about 3.1 mi in a straight line from the center of East Riverdale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (301) 552-8118. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in East Riverdale?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,458 monthly median income of East Riverdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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