Suffolk County · Islip
Hospital Discharge Transportation in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides hospital discharge transportation from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Islip, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore is about 5 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.
DachiPlus coordinates discharge transport for Islip, NY residents. From Islip, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, Momentum at South Bay and Sunrise Manor Nursing Home, roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, discharge transport most often serves patients moving from hospital to rehab and discharging inpatients heading home. Every trip includes direct coordination with hospital case managers.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest rehab or nursing facility
- South Shore University Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islip
Closest rehab or nursing facilities to Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore University Hospital, plan to leave Islip by about 8:40 AM: the 1.8-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Islip | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 1.8 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| Momentum at South Bay East Islip | 2 mi · 6 min
6 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 581-6400 |
| Sunrise Manor Nursing Home Bay Shore | 2.4 mi · 7 min
7 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 665-4960 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Islip, 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 Islip
- 19.1% of residents in Islip 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
Discharge Transport from Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for discharge transport?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, Momentum at South Bay and Sunrise Manor Nursing Home; the nearest rehab or nursing facility is about 5 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 Islip 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 discharge transport from Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, discharge transport from Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: South Shore University Hospital is about 1.8 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.