Nassau County · Merrick
Adult Day Program Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides adult day program transportation from Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Merrick to South Nassau Communities 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.
For patients in Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable adult day transport. From Merrick, that usually means trips to Nassau Extended Care Adult Day, Franklin Center Adult Day and Farmingdale Adult Day, roughly 13 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, adult day transport most often serves memory care patients attending structured day programs and adults recovering from strokes or other neurological events who need daily programming for a community of about 22,097 residents. Every trip includes daily morning pickup and afternoon return — up to 5 days per week.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest adult day program
- Nassau Extended Care Adult Day · ~13 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Medical destinations from Merrick
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Merrick
Travel times from Merrick
How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?
Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.
Before your ride from Merrick
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
Merrick — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Merrick on the South Shore for dialysis transportation?
Yes — DachiPlus provides standing-order dialysis transportation from Merrick to DaVita Merrick and Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore, and outpatient trips to Mount Sinai South Nassau and Mercy Medical Center. Merrick is served by the LIRR Babylon branch at Merrick station. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
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.
Other transportation services in Merrick
FAQ
Adult Day Transport from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for adult day transport?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Nassau Extended Care Adult Day, Franklin Center Adult Day and Farmingdale Adult Day; the nearest adult day program is about 13 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 Merrick with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Merrick call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. 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 Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, adult day transport from Merrick is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.