Nassau County · Cedarhurst
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Cedarhurst, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Cedarhurst throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Cedarhurst, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre is about 18 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
After most surgeries and outpatient procedures, you cannot drive yourself home — and a taxi or rideshare isn't designed for someone still groggy from anesthesia. How our post-surgery transport service works.
For patients in Cedarhurst, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Cedarhurst, that usually means trips to Mercy Medical Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau and Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (Franklin), roughly 18 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Cedarhurst, post-surgery transport most often serves patients picked up from emergency department discharges and family members coordinating transport for a loved one. Every trip includes room for crutches, walkers, and other equipment.
- Pickup area
- Cedarhurst, NY 11516
- Nearest hospital
- Mercy Medical Center · ~18 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Cedarhurst
Closest hospitals to Cedarhurst
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Mercy Medical Center, plan to leave Cedarhurst by about 8:25 AM: the 8.6-mile drive takes about 18 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Cedarhurst | About this facility |
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| Mercy Medical Center Rockville Centre | 8.6 mi · ~18 min Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 705-2525 |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau Oceanside | 6.2 mi · 21 min
23 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 632-3000 |
| Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (Franklin) Valley Stream | 6.2 mi · 22 min
23 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 256-6000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Cedarhurst, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from Cedarhurst
- 15.6% of residents in Cedarhurst are 65 or older, below the Nassau County share of 18.7%.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Post-Surgery Transport from Cedarhurst — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Cedarhurst patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Cedarhurst, DachiPlus most often transports to Mercy Medical Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau and Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (Franklin); the nearest hospital is about 18 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book post-surgery transport from Cedarhurst with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Cedarhurst call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does post-surgery transport from Cedarhurst cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Cedarhurst is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Mercy Medical Center is about 8.6 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.