Lonestar Medical Transportation in Austin, TX

Lonestar Medical Transportation is a nursing home community in Austin, TX.

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9600 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 102 reviews
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Overall Review of Lonestar Medical Transportation

common 38 reviews mention this

Caring, courteous driver support

Residents and families consistently describe courteous, caring drivers who make rides feel safer.

Many reviews focus on how drivers treat riders with respect and patience, including helping people through medical appointments and surgery drop-offs and pick-ups. Several reviewers specifically mention safe driving and feeling calm or relaxed during the trip. A number of families also highlight gentle handling of wheelchairs or support during difficult, emotional situations.

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Dispatch and scheduling help

Dispatch teams are frequently praised for stepping in and communicating during scheduling changes.

Reviews repeatedly describe dispatchers as helpful when plans need adjustment, including arranging fixes after missed details or rescheduling pick-up times when appointments run long or short. Several reviewers mention that dispatch responded quickly when there was confusion about dates, addresses, or timing. A few reviews contrast that with occasions when communication or follow-through was lacking, but the overall buying experience feedback leans positive.

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On-time service is mixed

Punctuality is inconsistent, with some rides arriving late or creating long waiting periods.

Some reviews say drivers arrive early or on time, and a few describe being picked up shortly after issues came up. Other reviewers report late arrivals, missed or delayed appointments, and long waits after discharge. Several of the negative experiences also describe a lack of confidence in the estimated arrival time, plus issues like fees when cancellations happen.

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Wheelchair and bariatric transport

Reviews repeatedly mention support for wheelchair riders and careful loading and unloading.

A clear portion of feedback describes specialized help for riders who use wheelchairs, including safe assistance with ramps and careful handling when getting into and out of the vehicle. Some families describe extra accommodating behavior when there are complications at the appointment location, such as the need to travel to a different building. This aligns with the kinds of assistance residents and families describe needing for medical mobility situations.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Charging and billing complaints

Some reviewers report overcharging, cancellation fees, and slow resolution of billing requests.

While many reviews emphasize service quality, a smaller set includes complaints about being charged more than expected and needing an itemized receipt. Other negative reviews mention cancellation fees or difficulty getting a partial refund. These billing issues show up as a recurring frustration for a subset of customers rather than the dominant theme.

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Nearby medical destinations close by

Nearby hospitals and clinics make it easier to reach common medical destinations.

Several nearby medical-related options appear close to the community, including a hospital and physician offices within about a mile. That can be helpful for appointment-based transportation needs described in the reviews, where trips often involve hospitals and specialist visits.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 51 resident community capacity 51 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Austin-Bergstrom International (15 miles away) Austin-Bergstrom International (15 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.1 miles)
  • Houndstooth Coffee (1.9 miles)
  • Turnstile Coffee, Beer and Spirits (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Epoch Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (1.4 miles)
  • Chuy's (1.6 miles)
  • Gloria's Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • Shake Shack (1.7 miles)
  • Torchy’S Tacos (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Randalls Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Texas Orthopedics, Sports & Rehabilitation Associates (0.9 miles)
  • National Instruments (1.8 miles)
  • McCormick Vision Source (2.7 miles)
  • Austin Regional Clinic (3.1 miles)
  • Austin Area OBGYN (3.1 miles)
  • Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology (3.2 miles)
  • Sinus & Snoring Specialists (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Seton Northwest Hospital (0.9 miles)

Parks

  • Domain Central Park (1.8 miles)
  • Domain Central Dog Park (1.9 miles)
  • H-E-B Plaza (2.1 miles)
  • Balcones District Park (2.4 miles)
  • Rattan Creek Park (3.7 miles)
  • Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (4.2 miles)
  • Arboretum Park (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Village (2.7 miles)
  • AMC Tech Ridge 10 (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church & School (3.2 miles)
  • Holy Word Lutheran School (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Highland Metrorail Station (5.1 miles)

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