Suffolk County · Port Jefferson
Hospital Discharge Transportation in Port Jefferson, NY
DachiPlus provides hospital discharge transportation from Port Jefferson throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Port Jefferson, St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson is about 4 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.
For patients in Port Jefferson, DachiPlus provides dependable discharge transport. From Port Jefferson, that usually means trips to St. Charles Hospital, Mather Hospital and Water's Edge at Port Jefferson, roughly 4 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Port Jefferson, discharge transport most often serves discharging inpatients heading home and emergency department discharges. Every trip includes room for equipment, prescriptions, and discharge paperwork.
- Pickup area
- Port Jefferson, NY 11777
- Nearest rehab or nursing facility
- St. Charles Hospital · ~4 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Port Jefferson
Closest rehab or nursing facilities to Port Jefferson
For a 9:00 AM appointment at St. Charles Hospital, plan to leave Port Jefferson by about 8:40 AM: the 0.9-mile drive takes about 3 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Port Jefferson | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 0.9 mi · 4 min
3 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 474-6000 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 1.5 mi · 5 min
5 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 | 1.2 mi · 5 min
4 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-5400 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Port Jefferson, 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
- 23.5% of residents in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Port Jefferson patients for discharge transport?
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From Port Jefferson, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Charles Hospital, Mather Hospital and Water's Edge at Port Jefferson; the nearest rehab or nursing facility is about 4 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 with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Port Jefferson 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 discharge transport from Port Jefferson cost?
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For Medicaid members, discharge transport from Port Jefferson is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: St. Charles Hospital is about 0.9 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.