Suffolk County · Islandia
Senior Medical Transportation in Islandia, NY
DachiPlus provides senior medical transportation from Islandia throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Islandia to St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. 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. DachiPlus provides patient, compassionate transportation specifically tuned for older adults — slow, careful loading, no rushing, support with mobility devices, and drivers who understand that getting to a 10 AM appointment may take an hour of preparation. We work with family caregivers, adult children booking from out of state, and assisted living facilities to make recurring or one-time senior medical transport simple.
Medical destinations from Islandia
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Islandia
Travel times from Islandia
How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?
Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.
Before your ride from Islandia
A checklist for patients & caregivers
A little preparation makes every trip smoother.
- ✓ Have the appointment address, suite number, and any parking or entrance notes ready
- ✓ Let us know about any mobility devices: cane, walker, or folding wheelchair
- ✓ Tell us if extra boarding time is needed — we are never in a rush
- ✓ If a family member or aide is riding along, request a companion seat at booking
- ✓ Bring a list of current medications and your primary care provider's contact info
- ✓ Confirm whether a return pickup is needed and the expected appointment duration
Islandia — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Islandia at the LIE and Veterans Memorial Highway junction?
Yes — Islandia is a small incorporated village at a key central Suffolk crossroads, approximately 10 minutes from St. Catherine of Siena Hospital via Veterans Memorial Highway west. DachiPlus serves Islandia for all medical transportation. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
Book a ride directly
Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.
FAQ
Senior Transport from Islandia — common questions
Can family members or caregivers ride along with seniors?
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Yes. We strongly encourage family members or home health aides to ride with senior passengers, especially for first appointments, cognitively impaired passengers, or post-discharge trips. Companion seating is included at no extra cost.
Can you transport patients with dementia or cognitive impairment?
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Yes. Our drivers receive sensitivity training for passengers with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other cognitive conditions. For these passengers we strongly recommend a family member or aide ride along. Please mention any cognitive concerns at booking so we can assign an experienced driver.
Can you pick up from memory care facilities or assisted living?
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Yes. We work with many assisted living and memory care facilities across Long Island. We can pick up directly from the facility, coordinate with facility staff for handoff, and return the passenger to the same staff member upon completion.