Nassau County · Wantagh
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Transportation in Wantagh, NY
DachiPlus provides traumatic brain injury (tbi) 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.
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.
For patients in Wantagh, DachiPlus provides dependable tbi transport. From Wantagh, that usually means trips to St. Joseph Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Long Island Center for Independent Living (Levittown), roughly 10 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Wantagh, 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 for a community of about 19,156 residents. Every trip includes coordination with TBI rehab program coordinators.
- Pickup area
- Wantagh, NY 11793
- Nearest rehabilitation center
- St. Joseph Hospital · ~10 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Wantagh
Closest rehabilitation centers 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 |
| Long Island Center for Independent Living (Levittown) Levittown | 3.7 mi · 11 min
11 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 796-0144 |
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
- 9.7% of residents in Wantagh live with a disability, about the same as 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 Wantagh — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Wantagh patients for tbi transport?
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From Wantagh, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Joseph Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Long Island Center for Independent Living (Levittown); the nearest rehabilitation center 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 tbi 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 tbi transport from Wantagh cost?
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For Medicaid members, tbi 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.