Nassau County · Wantagh
Senior Medical Transportation in Wantagh, NY
DachiPlus provides senior medical 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.
Many seniors on Long Island stop driving long before they stop needing regular medical care. How our senior transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates senior transport for Wantagh, NY residents. From Wantagh, that usually means trips to St. Joseph Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Belair Care Center, roughly 10 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Wantagh, senior transport most often serves adult children arranging rides for elderly parents and assisted living residents needing off-site medical care for a community of about 19,156 residents. Every trip includes help with walkers, canes, and rollators.
- Pickup area
- Wantagh, NY 11793
- Nearest medical facility
- St. Joseph Hospital · ~10 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Wantagh
Closest medical 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
Senior Transport from Wantagh — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Wantagh patients for senior 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 medical 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 senior transport from Wantagh 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 senior transport from Wantagh cost?
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For Medicaid members, senior 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.