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Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado

A Home Away From Home.

When your child needs medical care away from home, having a comfortable place to stay nearby can make all the difference.

Our 25,000-square-foot, fully accessible Ronald McDonald House provides a welcoming home away from home for up to 20 families each night. Located directly across from Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, the House allows families to stay together and close to their child’s care while navigating some of life’s most difficult days.

Everything You Need to Feel at Home​

Families have access to private guest rooms and shared spaces designed for everyday life—including two kitchens, spacious dining and living areas, laundry facilities, and indoor and outdoor play spaces for children.

Here, families can prepare a favorite meal, do a load of laundry, find a quiet place to rest, let kids play or simply spend time together away from the hospital.

Most importantly, families are surrounded by a community that understands why they are here.

Main Room at the Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado

Comforts of Home.

Our House is designed to give families the space, comfort and everyday essentials they need while staying close to their child’s care.

  • 20 private family guest suites
  • Two fully accessible kitchens and spacious dining areas
  • Comfortable living and community gathering spaces
  • Indoor play area and outdoor playground
  • Teen & Young Adult Room
  • Treasure Closet for kids
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Fully accessible bathrooms and family-friendly spaces
  • Accessible technology and Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor picnic and dining areas
  • Conference and multipurpose space
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Staying at the Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado

Our House serves hundreds of families each year who travel to Colorado Springs for their child’s medical care. Ronald McDonald House programs and services are provided at no cost to families.

Family at the Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado

Need a Place to Stay? Talk with your child’s healthcare provider or hospital care team about a referral to Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado.

Requesting a Room

Eligibility

Families may be eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House if:

  • Their child, age 21 or younger, is receiving medical treatment at a local medical facility.
  • Their permanent residence is 25 miles or more from the Ronald McDonald House.
  • They are an expectant mother experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and live 25 miles or more from the House.
  • Guests are at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Families may stay as long as their child continues to receive treatment at a local medical facility.
 

Please note: A referral is not a reservation and does not guarantee room availability. If a room is unavailable, our team will do its best to help identify other accommodations.

Let your child’s nurse or medical care team know you would like to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. A hospital social worker, patient care coordinator or member of your medical care team will then submit a referral to Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado on your behalf.

Once we receive your referral, our team will connect with you about room availability and next steps. If a room is available, we’ll prepare for your arrival and welcome you to the House with a brief check-in and tour, typically taking about 15 minutes.

Please note: A referral is not a reservation and does not guarantee that a room will be available. If the House is full when you need us, our team will do our best to help identify other accommodations.

There is no required fee to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Since opening our doors in 1987, no family has ever been turned away because of an inability to pay. Families who wish to pay it forward with a contribution are welcome to do so, helping extend the same care and comfort to future families.

Families can stay while their child continues receiving treatment. 

Take a Look Inside

A welcoming place to rest, recharge, play and simply be together.

Find Us

Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado
4223 Royal Pine Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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