Lodging near treatment
Patients and caregivers who must travel away from home for treatment — including families of children in treatment.
What help is available
Free lodging programs, nonprofit hospitality houses, pediatric family houses, veteran family lodging, and lodging directories.
Good to know
Space is limited nearly everywhere and most programs have distance and treatment eligibility rules. Ask your hospital social worker early.
5 listed resources
Most recent check: 2026-07-13
- Lodging helpVerified active (recheck overdue)
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
Free places to stay near treatment centers for patients and caregivers who travel for cancer care, at Hope Lodge locations in a number of U.S. cities. Space is limited and eligibility rules apply.
In personNationalFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-07-13
- Lodging helpVerified active (recheck overdue)
Fisher House Foundation
Free lodging for military and veteran families while a loved one is receiving treatment at major military and VA medical centers.
In personNationalFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-07-13
- Lodging helpVerified active (recheck overdue)
Healthcare Hospitality Network
An association of nonprofit hospitality houses that provide free or low-cost lodging to families receiving medical care away from home, with a searchable directory.
OnlineNationalCost variesChecked 2026-07-13
- Lodging helpVerified active (recheck overdue)
Joe's House
A nonprofit online directory of lodging options near hospitals and treatment centers, including discounted hotel rates and hospitality houses.
OnlineNationalCost variesChecked 2026-07-13
- Lodging helpVerified active (recheck overdue)
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald Houses provide lodging and meals for families of children receiving medical care, near hundreds of hospitals worldwide.
In personInternationalFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-07-12
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