Suffolk County · Lake Grove
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Lake Grove, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Lake Grove throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Lake Grove, Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook is about 12 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 Lake Grove, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Lake Grove, that usually means trips to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Mather Hospital, roughly 12 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Lake Grove, 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
- Lake Grove, NY 11755
- Nearest hospital
- Stony Brook University Hospital · ~12 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Lake Grove
Closest hospitals to Lake Grove
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Stony Brook University Hospital, plan to leave Lake Grove by about 8:30 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 4.8-mile drive to about 14 minutes (12 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Lake Grove | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 4.8 mi · 12 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 7.1 mi · 19 min
20 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 7.9 mi · 21 min
22 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Lake Grove, 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 Lake Grove
- 17.6% of residents in Lake Grove are 65 or older, about the same as 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 Lake Grove — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Lake Grove patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Lake Grove, DachiPlus most often transports to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Mather Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 12 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 Lake Grove with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Lake Grove is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Stony Brook University Hospital is about 4.8 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.