Stay With Us
Your “home away from home”
We Are Here For You
We want your family to feel at home the moment you enter our doors. That way,
you can focus on what matters most — your child’s health and well-being.
Features & Amenities
Resident guests may access all House amenities available through our Family Care Center, including meals, laundry, play spaces, fitness room, and more. Guest rooms feature:
- 82 private rooms with two queen-sized beds and in-suite bathrooms
- Two fully accessible ADA bedrooms with walk-in showers
- Bed and bath linens, and toiletries
- WiFi and smart TVs with streaming capability
- Easy-to-use phones with voicemail in each room
- Sound dampening design to minimize outside noise
- Individual thermostat control
- Automatic night lights
- Secure key card access
- 24-hour staffing
On-Site Education
School Away from School is a partnership with San Diego Unified School District. It is free of charge to families residing at the Ronald McDonald House and is open to children in transitional kindergarten through grade 12.
The School Away from School operates from 8:00am to 2:30pm during the school year.
Through a partnership with Head Start, younger children may attend preschool at a nearby location.
How to Stay With Us
Step 1
Begin by contacting a social worker where your child is hospitalized, who will assess your lodging and other non-medical needs.
Step 2
Your social worker submits a referral form, after which Guest Services will confirm your reservation if a room is available and schedule your check-in.
Step 3
Once you arrive at the house, our team will provide you with an electronic keycard for your room, a brief orientation and a tour to ensure you have everything you need during your time with us.
Who Is Eligible?
Any family with a child hospitalized in a local medical facility is
eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House.
Priority is assessed by your social & medical needs, House occupancy, and distance traveled to obtain treatment.
The patient receiving treatment must be 18 years old or younger, with some exceptions for patients over 21.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego does not discriminate against any person or family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my other children stay at the House with me?
Yes. Prospective guests under age 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. Unaccompanied minor parents of a hospitalized child must also be registered by their legal parent or guardian.
What is the conduct of the House?
All guests are expected to empathize, understand, and be tolerant of other people’s beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures. Only those families who have the ability to function in a communal environment may stay at the House.
