Suffolk County · Rocky Point
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Rocky Point, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Rocky Point throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Rocky Point, Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson is about 16 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 Rocky Point, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Rocky Point, that usually means trips to Mather Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital, roughly 16 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Rocky Point, 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
- Rocky Point, NY 11778
- Nearest hospital
- Mather Hospital · ~16 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Rocky Point
Closest hospitals to Rocky Point
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Mather Hospital, plan to leave Rocky Point by about 8:25 AM: the 7.7-mile drive takes about 16 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Rocky Point | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 7.7 mi · 16 min
16 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 8.4 mi · 18 min
18 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 474-6000 |
| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 13.7 mi · 29 min
30 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point
- 13.2% of residents in Rocky Point 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
Post-Surgery Transport from Rocky Point — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Rocky Point patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Rocky Point, DachiPlus most often transports to Mather Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 16 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 Rocky Point with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Rocky Point is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Mather Hospital is about 7.7 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.