Nassau County · Wantagh
Hospital Discharge Transportation in Wantagh, NY
DachiPlus provides hospital discharge transportation from Wantagh throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Wantagh, St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage is about 10 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.
For patients in Wantagh, DachiPlus provides dependable discharge transport. From Wantagh, that usually means trips to St. Joseph Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Belair Care Center, roughly 10 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Wantagh, discharge transport most often serves discharging inpatients heading home and emergency department discharges for a community of about 19,156 residents. Every trip includes room for equipment, prescriptions, and discharge paperwork.
- Pickup area
- Wantagh, NY 11793
- Nearest rehab or nursing facility
- St. Joseph Hospital · ~10 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Wantagh
Closest rehab or nursing facilities to Wantagh
For a 9:00 AM appointment at St. Joseph Hospital, plan to leave Wantagh by about 8:35 AM: the 6.3-mile drive takes about 10 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Wantagh | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Hospital Bethpage | 6.3 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 759-6000 |
| Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow | 5.9 mi · 11 min
12 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 1 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 572-0123 |
| Belair Care Center North Bellmore | 7 mi · 13 min
15 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Wantagh, 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 Wantagh
- 15.9% of residents in Wantagh 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 Wantagh — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Wantagh patients for discharge transport?
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From Wantagh, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Joseph Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Belair Care Center; the nearest rehab or nursing facility is about 10 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 Wantagh with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Wantagh 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 discharge transport from Wantagh cost?
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For Medicaid members, discharge transport from Wantagh is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: St. Joseph Hospital is about 6.3 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.