Nassau County · Merrick
Hospital Discharge Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides hospital discharge transportation from Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Merrick, South Shore Healthcare in Freeport is about 9 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Hospital discharge windows are narrow and unpredictable. How our discharge transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates discharge transport for Merrick, NY residents. From Merrick, that usually means trips to South Shore Healthcare, Meadowbrook Care Center and Belair Care Center, roughly 9 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, discharge transport most often serves emergency department discharges and skilled nursing facility (SNF) transfers for a community of about 22,097 residents. Every trip includes same-day pickup with flexible windows.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest rehab or nursing facility
- South Shore Healthcare · ~9 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Merrick
Closest rehab or nursing facilities to Merrick
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore Healthcare, plan to leave Merrick by about 8:35 AM: the 2.7-mile drive takes about 8 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Merrick | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| South Shore Healthcare Freeport | 2.7 mi · 9 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 623-4000 |
| Meadowbrook Care Center Freeport | 2.9 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 377-8200 |
| Belair Care Center North Bellmore | 3.7 mi · 11 min
12 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Merrick, 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 Merrick
- 18.4% of residents in Merrick are 65 or older, about the same as the Nassau County share of 18.7%.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Discharge Transport from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for discharge transport?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore Healthcare, Meadowbrook Care Center and Belair Care Center; the nearest rehab or nursing facility is about 9 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book discharge transport from Merrick with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does discharge transport from Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, discharge transport from Merrick is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: South Shore Healthcare is about 2.7 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.