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Adult Day Program Transportation in Shirley, NY

DachiPlus provides adult day program transportation from Shirley throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Shirley to Long Island Community Hospital. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.

Adult day programs provide supervised care, social engagement, therapy, and health monitoring for seniors and adults with disabilities — often serving as the primary daily structured support for people who live at home but need more than home care. Transportation is the backbone of program participation. DachiPlus provides scheduled morning pickup and afternoon return transport to adult day health care programs (ADHCPs), social adult day services (SADS), and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) sites across Long Island. Medicaid covers adult day transportation, and most long-term care insurance policies include a transportation benefit.

DachiPlus coordinates adult day transport for Shirley, NY residents. From Shirley, that usually means trips to Day Haven Adult Day, Long Island State Veterans Home ADHC (Stony Brook) and Middle Island Adult Day West, roughly 39 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.

In Shirley, adult day transport most often serves seniors attending adult day health care programs (ADHCP) and adults with disabilities enrolled in social adult day services. Every trip includes same-driver continuity for participant familiarity and comfort.

Pickup area
Shirley, NY 11967
Nearest adult day program
Day Haven Adult Day · ~39 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Suffolk County
Recurring routes
Standing orders available

Travel times from Shirley

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Long Island Community Hospital ~15 min
Stony Brook University Hospital ~30 min
South Shore University Hospital ~32 min
Peconic Bay Medical Center ~30 min

Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.

Before your ride from Shirley

A checklist for patients & caregivers

A little preparation makes every trip smoother.

  • Provide the adult day program name, address, and daily start/end times at booking
  • For Medicaid: contact MAS at 1-844-666-6270 to establish a standing order for recurring daily trips
  • Let us know about any mobility devices your family member uses each day
  • Provide emergency contact and health/behavioral notes the driver should be aware of
  • Confirm pick-up time at home — allow 30–45 minutes before the program start time
  • Notify us in advance when the participant will not attend — standing orders can be paused by day

Shirley — local question

Does DachiPlus serve Shirley — an underserved eastern Suffolk community — for medical transportation?

Yes — Shirley is a South Shore hamlet east of Mastic on Moriches Bay with limited transit access. DachiPlus provides essential medical transportation to Long Island Community Hospital and other facilities, including recurring dialysis rides. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 or (516) 754-7777.

Medicaid (via MAS)

Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

Private Pay & Insurance

Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

FAQ

Adult Day Transport from Shirley — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Shirley patients for adult day transport?

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From Shirley, DachiPlus most often transports to Day Haven Adult Day, Long Island State Veterans Home ADHC (Stony Brook) and Middle Island Adult Day West; the nearest adult day program is about 39 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.

How do I book adult day transport from Shirley with Medicaid?

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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. For recurring adult day transport, MAS can set up a standing order so you don't have to call before every trip.

How much does adult day transport from Shirley cost?

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Medicaid transport from Shirley is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~39 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.