Nassau County · Merrick
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides traumatic brain injury (tbi) transportation from Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Merrick, Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt) in Roosevelt is about 9 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Traumatic brain injury patients face a unique set of transportation challenges: cognitive impairments affecting communication, sensitivity to light and noise, unpredictable fatigue, medication side effects, and the need for a consistent, calm driver who understands TBI presentations. How our tbi transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates tbi transport for Merrick, NY residents. From Merrick, that usually means trips to Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt), Nassau University Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau, roughly 9 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, tbi transport most often serves tBI patients enrolled in outpatient neurorehabilitation programs and patients attending cognitive, speech, and occupational therapy after brain injury for a community of about 22,097 residents. Every trip includes coordination with TBI rehab program coordinators.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest rehabilitation center
- Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt) · ~9 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Merrick
Closest rehabilitation centers to Merrick
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt), plan to leave Merrick by about 8:35 AM: the 2.4-mile drive takes about 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt) Roosevelt | 2.4 mi · 9 min
9 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 378-2000 |
| Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow | 7.2 mi · 14 min
15 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 1 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 572-0123 |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau Oceanside | 4.8 mi · 14 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 632-3000 |
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
- 8.1% of residents in Merrick live with a disability, below the Nassau County rate of 9.4%.
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
TBI Transport from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for tbi transport?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt), Nassau University Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau; the nearest rehabilitation center 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 tbi 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 tbi transport from Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, tbi transport from Merrick is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt) is about 2.4 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.