About gurney rides in Del Mar
Gurney transport is for patients who cannot sit up safely for the trip. That may be after surgery, during an advanced illness, when comfort requires a flat position, or when a physician orders stretcher-level transportation. Unlike an ambulance, this is a non-emergency service: we don’t run lights and sirens and we do not provide clinical care in route. What we do provide is a locking stretcher, four securement points, two trained attendants, and a vehicle configured for oxygen and positioning needs.
Del Mar (serving zip codes 92014) is a core coverage area for DayLight. Del Mar is a small coastal city north of San Diego, anchored by the racetrack and a long-time senior community. DayLight provides wheelchair, ambulatory, and gurney transportation across Del Mar — to Scripps Green La Jolla, UCSD Jacobs, and Scripps Encinitas.
We coordinate closely with the sending facility and the receiving facility (or home) to keep the transfer smooth. Loading and unloading use a two-attendant protocol every time. If the patient needs oxygen, bariatric positioning, or specific head elevation, tell dispatch at booking and we configure the van accordingly. Stretcher transport is the highest-skill NEMT tier - our team is trained and experienced to match.
What’s included on every gurney ride
- Locking stretcher with four-point securement
- Two trained attendants on every trip
- Oxygen-capable vehicle (bring-your-own or request)
- Bariatric configuration available
- HIPAA-trained, CPR-certified team
Common Del Mar destinations
- Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla (adjacent)
- UCSD Jacobs Medical Center (adjacent)
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (adjacent)
- Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carmel Valley
Neighborhoods we serve in Del Mar
- Del Mar Village
- Beach Colony
- Crest Canyon
- Carmel Valley (adjacent)
How it works
- Call ahead with clinical details. Share the patient’s weight range, oxygen needs, positioning, and any transfer-day notes from staff.
- We assign the right van and crew. Dispatch confirms the vehicle, two attendants, and the pickup window with the sending facility.
- Smooth transfer at both ends. We use a two-person protocol to load, secure, transport, and unload - with communication at every step.