House Information

Staying at the House

  • How can I stay at the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House?

    Contact your child’s medical team to discuss if your family is a good match for our program. From there, your child’s social worker, nurse or other medical staff will review your eligibility and potentially submit a referral to our House. Due to patient’s treatment changes, delayed departures are frequent and so we are unable to guarantee a room reservation. Room availability is limited and rooms are typically scheduled with <24 hours notice.  

  • Who is eligible to stay at Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House?

    Families of pediatric patients (through the age of 21) being treated at a local partner facility are generally eligible to stay with us. 

  • How long do families usually stay at Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House?

    Stays can be as short as one night or as long as several months, and sometimes extend to a year or more, depending on the child's illness and treatment.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House?

    The actual cost to operate a room is approximately $125 per night. There is a suggested “rate” of $25 per night for each room. This may be covered by the guest family, insurance, CCS or another third-party source. The rate can be any amount and is completely optional – we are happy to adjust based on what the family is comfortable with, including $0. No one is ever turned away because of an inability to pay.

Funding and Operations

  • Who owns and operates the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House?

    The Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House is owned and operated by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, and is governed by a Board of Trustees. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for program development, standards and operations.

  • How is the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House funded?

    Generous supporters like you help fund our House. The majority of our programming funds come from individuals, organizations and businesses.

  • Doesn't McDonald's fund Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House?

    Local McDonald's restaurant owner/operators and the McDonald’s Corporation through various fundraisers and individual contributions generously fund portions of the annual operating costs of the House. However, the majority of the annual operating income comes from individual and other corporate donors. Learn more about our relationship with McDonald’s by clicking here. 

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