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Adult Day Program Transportation in North Merrick, NY

DachiPlus provides adult day program transportation from North Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from North Merrick to Nassau University Medical Center. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.

Adult day programs provide supervised care, social engagement, therapy, and health monitoring for seniors and adults with disabilities — often serving as the primary daily structured support for people who live at home but need more than home care. Transportation is the backbone of program participation. DachiPlus provides scheduled morning pickup and afternoon return transport to adult day health care programs (ADHCPs), social adult day services (SADS), and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) sites across Long Island. Medicaid covers adult day transportation, and most long-term care insurance policies include a transportation benefit.

For patients in North Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable adult day transport. From North Merrick, that usually means trips to Nassau Extended Care Adult Day, Franklin Center Adult Day and Farmingdale Adult Day, roughly 9 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In North Merrick, adult day transport most often serves adults recovering from strokes or other neurological events who need daily programming and seniors attending adult day health care programs (ADHCP). Every trip includes same-driver continuity for participant familiarity and comfort.

Pickup area
North Merrick, NY 11566
Nearest adult day program
Nassau Extended Care Adult Day · ~9 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Recurring routes
Standing orders available

Travel times from North Merrick

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Nassau University Medical Center ~12 min
Mount Sinai South Nassau ~15 min
NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island ~18 min
Mercy Medical Center ~18 min

Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.

Before your ride from North Merrick

A checklist for patients & caregivers

A little preparation makes every trip smoother.

  • Provide the adult day program name, address, and daily start/end times at booking
  • For Medicaid: contact MAS at 1-844-666-6270 to establish a standing order for recurring daily trips
  • Let us know about any mobility devices your family member uses each day
  • Provide emergency contact and health/behavioral notes the driver should be aware of
  • Confirm pick-up time at home — allow 30–45 minutes before the program start time
  • Notify us in advance when the participant will not attend — standing orders can be paused by day

North Merrick — local question

Does DachiPlus serve North Merrick for transportation to Nassau University Medical Center?

Yes — North Merrick is a small central Nassau hamlet north of Merrick, approximately 12 minutes from Nassau University Medical Center via Merrick Avenue north to Hempstead Turnpike. DachiPlus serves North Merrick for all medical transportation. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.

Medicaid (via MAS)

Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

Private Pay & Insurance

Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

FAQ

Adult Day Transport from North Merrick — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take North Merrick patients for adult day transport?

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From North Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Nassau Extended Care Adult Day, Franklin Center Adult Day and Farmingdale Adult Day; the nearest adult day program 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 adult day transport from North Merrick with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in North Merrick call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. For recurring adult day transport, MAS can set up a standing order so you don't have to call before every trip.

How much does adult day transport from North Merrick cost?

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For Medicaid members, adult day transport from North Merrick is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.