Nassau County · North Merrick
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Transportation in North Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides traumatic brain injury (tbi) transportation from North Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From North Merrick, Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt) in Roosevelt is about 5 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 North Merrick, NY residents. From North Merrick, that usually means trips to Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt), Mercy Medical Center and Nassau University Medical Center, roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In North Merrick, tbi transport most often serves patients recovering from acquired brain injuries (stroke, anoxia, tumor) and family members arranging consistent transport for a loved one in ongoing TBI recovery. Every trip includes coordination with TBI rehab program coordinators.
- Pickup area
- North Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest rehabilitation center
- Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt) · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from North Merrick
Closest rehabilitation centers to North Merrick
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt), plan to leave North Merrick by about 8:40 AM: the 1.4-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from North Merrick | About this facility |
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| Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt) Roosevelt | 1.4 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 378-2000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Rockville Centre | 4.5 mi · 8 min
11 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 705-2525 |
| Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow | 2.8 mi · 9 min
9 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 1 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 572-0123 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of North 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 North Merrick
- 7.9% of residents in North 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 North Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take North Merrick patients for tbi transport?
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From North Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Head Injury Rehabilitation – UCP (Roosevelt), Mercy Medical Center and Nassau University Medical Center; the nearest rehabilitation center is about 5 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 North 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 North Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, tbi transport from North 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 1.4 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.