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Comfortable, wheelchair-ready buses and vans that get residents to appointments, outings and family visits without a struggle at the door.

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Capacity: 8–14 passengers + 1–4 wheelchairs (no CDL); larger with CDL
Wheelchair access: Lift, or ramp on low-floor models
CDL: Not required at 14 passengers
Boarding: Low first step, grab rails, kneeling on low-floor
Typical chassis: Ford E-350/E-450, Chevrolet 3500, RAM ProMaster, Chrysler Voyager

For a senior living community the bus is part of the amenity package: it takes residents to the doctor on Tuesday, the grocery store on Thursday and the symphony on Saturday. The vehicle that does that well has a low first step, wide aisles, a lift or ramp that doesn't feel like an ordeal, and seats a resident can settle into without help.

TESCO has outfitted senior living operators for decades, from single campuses to national real-estate groups running standardized fleets. The sweet spot is a 12-to-14-passenger cutaway bus with two wheelchair positions that any staff member can drive without a CDL, backed by an ADA minivan for the one-resident medical trip.

Buyer's guide

What to spec

The decisions that matter for assisted living & senior care buses, the ones a rep will walk through with you before the build sheet.

Stay under the CDL line

A 14-passenger-plus-driver configuration lets activity staff and drivers without a commercial license take the bus out. It's the single biggest scheduling advantage a community can buy.

Wheelchair positions with flexibility

Flip-up seats over the tie-down tracks let you carry four chairs on the medical run and fourteen walkers on the outing. Same bus, no reconfiguring in the shop.

Boarding for residents with walkers

A low first step, a second grab rail and a wider entry door matter more than horsepower. Low-floor models with a kneeling ramp remove the step entirely.

Seats residents can get out of

Higher, firmer seating with armrests on the aisle helps residents stand without a hand from staff. Nanocide or vinyl covers clean up between trips.

Climate and glass

Rear heat and air conditioning, tinted windows and a good defroster make the difference between a bus residents want to ride and one they avoid.

Branding

The bus is the most visible thing your community owns. Graphics that match the campus signage turn every outing into marketing.

Fits this work

Vehicles that fit this work

The platforms TESCO specs most often for assisted living & senior care buses. Each links to its model or brand page.

The classic 12–14 passenger senior living shuttle with a rear lift, no CDL required. Explore

Same footprint with more payload for four wheelchair positions or rear luggage. Explore

Low-floor minibus with a kneeling ramp: no lift, no step. Explore

Also fits this work: ADA Chrysler Minivan For the single-resident appointment run.

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Questions

Questions we get about assisted living & senior care buses

How many passengers can we carry without a CDL driver?

Up to 14 passengers plus the driver keeps you under the commercial license line in most states, and that's the configuration most communities buy. Check your state on TESCO's regulations map, and remember wheelchair positions count toward the total.

Lift or low-floor ramp?

A lift is proven, works on any cutaway bus and costs less up front. A low-floor bus with a ramp boards faster, needs no lift maintenance and is easier for residents with walkers. The trade-off is that you get fewer buses for the money. Many campuses run one of each.

Can residents in power chairs ride?

Yes. Specify the lift's rated capacity and platform size for the chairs your residents use, and TESCO will lay out the securement positions to fit them.

We have several communities. Can every bus be the same?

Yes. Fleet programs with a standard spec, graphics package and delivery schedule across sites are common. Read the national senior-living case study below for how one group did it.

Do you take our old bus in trade?

Yes. TESCO buys and trades used buses; a rep will value your current vehicle as part of the quote.

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Spec it with someone who's built it before

Tell a TESCO rep what your routes look like and they'll come back with a build sheet, a delivery date and a price, whether you buy new, buy pre-owned or lease.

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Assisted Living & Senior Care Buses