Transportation
Getting out of the house shouldn't feel impossible. Our caregivers can drive your loved one — or ride along — for medical appointments, errands, and time out in the community.
- Family-owned
- Licensed CA non-medical agency
- CalPERS, Genworth & Mutual Life accepted
- Phone & text answered 24/7
- Free in-home assessment
- Step 1Call usAny time, day or night.
- Step 2Free in-home assessmentWe come to you — no cost, no commitment.
- Step 3Matched caregiver startsOften within 24–48 hours.
About this service
Non-medical transportation is one of the most life-changing services we offer. When an older adult stops driving, everything shrinks — appointments, errands, worship, family visits. Guiding Souls Home Care restores that access with safe, kind, door-through-door transportation across Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and El Dorado counties.
Our caregivers drive your loved one to medical and dental appointments, the pharmacy, the grocery store, church, family gatherings, and social outings — and stay with them when appropriate. It's transportation with a caregiver, not just a ride, so someone is there before, during, and after the errand.
Risks without transportation
Without reliable transportation, seniors lose the ability to run their own schedule and errands — a big blow to independence.
Not being able to leave the house leads to withdrawal, depression, and declining mental health.
Skipped appointments and pharmacy pickups quietly damage health — especially for chronic conditions.
When rides aren't available, some older adults try driving they shouldn't or walking distances that put them at risk. A scheduled ride keeps everyone safer.
Who this is for
- Seniors who no longer drive
- Loved ones with medical appointments
- Anyone who wants to stay active in the community
What's included
Benefits of transportation
- Freedom of movement and independence preserved
- Safe, reliable access to essential services
- Continued social and community engagement
- A trusted, familiar caregiver alongside them
- Peace of mind that transportation is handled safely
- Relief from coordinating every ride and appointment
- Fewer missed medical visits and follow-ups
- More flexibility in your own work and schedule
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Let's talk about your family's needs.
Every family we serve starts with a free in-home assessment — no pressure, no commitment.