Senior Transportation in Macclenny, FL

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Macclenny, FL: the local picture

7.7%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Baker County)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Macclenny)

1,260

residents 65 or older (16% of Macclenny)

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Baker County)

About 195 Macclenny households, 7.7%, have no vehicle (4.8% in Baker 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 Macclenny: Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny (0.6 mi); Ascension St Vincent's Clay County in Middleburg (21 mi); Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler (25 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

63% 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.

Macclenny compared with Baker County and Florida

Census figure	Macclenny	Baker County	Florida
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	4.8%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	47%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	6.1%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.4%	2.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,516	$52,957	—

Older residents in towns around Macclenny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Oakleaf Plantation, FL	19 mi	3,028	2.2%
Middleburg, FL	21 mi	1,893	1.0%
Starke, FL	23 mi	797	8.7%
Lakeside, FL	24 mi	5,934	6.1%
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL	24 mi	2,555	8.5%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	25 mi	1,432	2.3%

Hospitals near Macclenny

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital	Macclenny, FL	0.6 mi	1 of 5	(904) 259-3151
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County	Middleburg, FL	21 mi	3 of 5	(904) 602-1000
Lake Butler Hospital	Lake Butler, FL	25 mi	not rated	(386) 496-2323
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital	Orange Park, FL	25 mi	3 of 5	(904) 276-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Macclenny. 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 Macclenny

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,460 monthly median income of Macclenny households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Macclenny: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Macclenny?

Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Macclenny (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (904) 259-3151. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Macclenny?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,460 monthly median income of Macclenny households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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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