Nassau County · Plainedge
Senior Medical Transportation in Plainedge, NY
DachiPlus provides senior medical 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.
Many seniors on Long Island stop driving long before they stop needing regular medical care. How our senior transport service works.
For patients in Plainedge, DachiPlus provides dependable senior transport. From Plainedge, that usually means trips to St. Joseph Hospital, Central Island Healthcare and Plainview Hospital, roughly 2 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Plainedge, senior transport most often serves assisted living residents needing off-site medical care and seniors with cognitive concerns requiring patient drivers. Every trip includes help with walkers, canes, and rollators.
- Pickup area
- Plainedge, NY 11756
- Nearest medical facility
- St. Joseph Hospital · ~2 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Plainedge
Closest medical 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
Senior Transport from Plainedge — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Plainedge patients for senior transport?
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From Plainedge, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Joseph Hospital, Central Island Healthcare and Plainview Hospital; the nearest medical 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 senior transport from Plainedge with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Plainedge call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does senior transport from Plainedge cost?
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For Medicaid members, senior 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.