Suffolk County · Port Jefferson Station
Hospital Discharge Transportation in Port Jefferson Station, NY
DachiPlus provides hospital discharge transportation from Port Jefferson Station throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Port Jefferson Station, Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson is about 7 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 Port Jefferson Station, NY residents. From Port Jefferson Station, that usually means trips to Mather Hospital, Water's Edge at Port Jefferson and St. Charles Hospital, roughly 7 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Port Jefferson Station, discharge transport most often serves emergency department discharges and skilled nursing facility (SNF) transfers. Every trip includes same-day pickup with flexible windows.
- Pickup area
- Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
- Nearest rehab or nursing facility
- Mather Hospital · ~7 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Port Jefferson Station
Closest rehab or nursing facilities to Port Jefferson Station
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Mather Hospital, plan to leave Port Jefferson Station by about 8:35 AM: the 1.9-mile drive takes about 7 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Port Jefferson Station | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 1.9 mi · 7 min
7 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
| Water's Edge at Port Jefferson Port Jefferson | 2.2 mi · 7 min
7 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-5400 |
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 2.6 mi · 8 min
9 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 474-6000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Port Jefferson Station, 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 Port Jefferson Station
- 12.1% of residents in Port Jefferson Station are 65 or older, below 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 Port Jefferson Station — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Port Jefferson Station patients for discharge transport?
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From Port Jefferson Station, DachiPlus most often transports to Mather Hospital, Water's Edge at Port Jefferson and St. Charles Hospital; the nearest rehab or nursing facility is about 7 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 Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station cost?
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For Medicaid members, discharge transport from Port Jefferson Station is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Mather Hospital is about 1.9 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.