Provider Details
- Basic Information
- Swampscott COA Van
- Address: 200R Essex St. Swampscott, MA 01907
- Customer Service: 781-596-8866
- Website: https://activeagingswampscott.com/senior-center/transportation/
- Description: The Swampscott Senior Center’s Transportation Program supports our members’ independence, active aging and the ability to participate in social activities. The Center operates low-cost, round-trip transportation utilizing three lift-accessible multi-passenger vans. Services include rides to local grocery stores and shopping plazas, the Swampscott Library and Town Hall, as well as transportation to local, North Shore medical appointments.
Rides to and from the Senior Center to participate in activities, lunch and to socialize are offered Monday-Thursday and are free. Call the front desk 24 hours in advance to reserve your ride.
Rides to local grocery stores, shopping plazas, the Library and Town Hall may be scheduled by calling the front desk (781) 596-8866 24 hours in advance. The rides are round-trip and cost $2 and those using the service may pay the driver the day of their ride. Rides begin at 9:30 a.m. and members are picked up at their homes. Individuals will have 1.5 hours to shop and will be picked up where they were dropped off to return home. Shopping Schedule: Mondays – Market Basket, Target/Shaws Shopping Plaza, the Swampscott Library & Town Hall. Thursdays – Stop and Shop, Whole Foods, Vinnin Square. Third Friday of the Month – Walmart
Medical rides to local, North Shore (Swampscott, Marblehead, Lynn, Nahant, Salem, Danvers, Peabody and Beverly) are offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between the hours of 8:30am and 2:30pm. Rides cost $5 round-trip and are first come, first serve. Individuals may book a medical ride up to three months in advance, and rides may not be booked with less than 24 hour’s notice.
To book a Medical Ride, call (781) 596-8866 and have the following information ready to provide during your call: Date and time of appointment; Name and address of the medical practice; If a wheelchair lift will be needed for this appointment
The Senior Center provides free transportation to and from most social events and podiatry appointments that occur at the Senior Center. Members must request transportation at the time of signing up for an event or scheduling an appointment. The Center operates monthly special outings, utilizing the van service, to museums, cultural events, shows, outdoor experiences, Encore and more. Costs vary depending on the trip. To make a reservation for a special event, trip or to schedule transportation a podiatry appointment at the Senior Center call (781) 596-8866.
Last Updated: May 2025
- Service Details
- Trip Types: Medical/Healthcare, Nursing Homes, Shopping
- Eligibility: Adults with disabilities over the age of 60 who are town residents and meet the required standards of independence., Must be 60 years or older in participating communities ONLY
- Cancellation Policies: Must cancel before vehicle is dispatched
- Special Services: Curb to Curb, Other, Ride sharing
- Payment Types: Cash, Self Pay
Schedule
| Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
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