Nassau County · Plainedge
Hospital Discharge Transportation in Plainedge, NY
DachiPlus provides hospital discharge transportation from Plainedge throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Plainedge, St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage is about 2 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 Plainedge, NY residents. From Plainedge, that usually means trips to St. Joseph Hospital, Central Island Healthcare and Plainview Hospital, roughly 2 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Plainedge, discharge transport most often serves patients moving from hospital to rehab and discharging inpatients heading home. Every trip includes direct coordination with hospital case managers.
- Pickup area
- Plainedge, NY 11756
- Nearest rehab or nursing facility
- St. Joseph Hospital · ~2 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Plainedge
Closest rehab or nursing facilities to Plainedge
For a 9:00 AM appointment at St. Joseph Hospital, plan to leave Plainedge by about 8:40 AM: the 0.3-mile drive takes about 2 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Plainedge | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Hospital Bethpage | 0.3 mi · 2 min
2 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 759-6000 |
| Central Island Healthcare Plainview | 4.1 mi · 6 min
7 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 433-0600 |
| Plainview Hospital Plainview | 4.3 mi · 8 min
9 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 719-3000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Plainedge, 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 Plainedge
- 17% of residents in Plainedge 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
Discharge Transport from Plainedge — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Plainedge patients for discharge transport?
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From Plainedge, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Joseph Hospital, Central Island Healthcare and Plainview Hospital; the nearest rehab or nursing facility is about 2 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 Plainedge 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 Plainedge cost?
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For Medicaid members, discharge transport from Plainedge is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: St. Joseph Hospital is about 0.3 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.