Suffolk County · Ridge
Hospital Discharge Transportation in Ridge, NY
DachiPlus provides hospital discharge transportation from Ridge throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Ridge, Lake View in Middle Island is about 10 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 Ridge, NY residents. From Ridge, that usually means trips to Lake View, Oak Hollow Nursing Center and Medford Multicare Center, roughly 10 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Ridge, discharge transport most often serves emergency department discharges and skilled nursing facility (SNF) transfers. Every trip includes direct coordination with hospital case managers.
- Pickup area
- Ridge, NY 11961
- Nearest rehab or nursing facility
- Lake View · ~10 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Ridge
Closest rehab or nursing facilities to Ridge
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Lake View, plan to leave Ridge by about 8:35 AM: the 4.7-mile drive takes about 10 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Ridge | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Lake View Middle Island | 4.7 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | |
| Oak Hollow Nursing Center Middle Island | 4.7 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | (631) 924-8820 |
| Medford Multicare Center Medford | 9.6 mi · 14 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 730-3000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Ridge, 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 Ridge
- 34.5% of residents in Ridge are 65 or older, above the Suffolk County share of 17.9%.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Discharge Transport from Ridge — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Ridge patients for discharge transport?
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From Ridge, DachiPlus most often transports to Lake View, Oak Hollow Nursing Center and Medford Multicare Center; the nearest rehab or nursing facility is about 10 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 Ridge 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 Ridge cost?
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For Medicaid members, discharge transport from Ridge is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Lake View is about 4.7 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.