Suffolk County · Fort Salonga
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Fort Salonga, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Fort Salonga throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Fort Salonga, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown is about 13 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
After most surgeries and outpatient procedures, you cannot drive yourself home — and a taxi or rideshare isn't designed for someone still groggy from anesthesia. How our post-surgery transport service works.
For patients in Fort Salonga, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Fort Salonga, that usually means trips to St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Huntington Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital, roughly 13 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Fort Salonga, post-surgery transport most often serves patients picked up from emergency department discharges and family members coordinating transport for a loved one. Every trip includes room for crutches, walkers, and other equipment.
- Pickup area
- Fort Salonga, NY 11768
- Nearest hospital
- St. Catherine of Siena Hospital · ~13 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Fort Salonga
Closest hospitals to Fort Salonga
For a 9:00 AM appointment at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, plan to leave Fort Salonga by about 8:30 AM: the 6.6-mile drive takes about 13 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Fort Salonga | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 6.6 mi · 13 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
| Huntington Hospital Huntington | 7.2 mi · 16 min
17 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 351-2000 |
| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 15 mi · 30 min
31 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Fort Salonga, 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 Fort Salonga
- 20% of residents in Fort Salonga are 65 or older, above the Suffolk County share of 17.9%.
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
Post-Surgery Transport from Fort Salonga — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Fort Salonga patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Fort Salonga, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Huntington Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 13 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book post-surgery transport from Fort Salonga with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Fort Salonga 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 post-surgery transport from Fort Salonga cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Fort Salonga is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is about 6.6 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.