Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana provides a supportive "home-away-from-home" for families of children receiving medical care at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and other area hospitals.
To meet the varying needs of the families they serve, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana has two locations, each with a distinct function. Both locations include living areas, kitchens, quiet rooms, laundry rooms, showers and places where families can nap when needed. Most importantly, families are just moments away from their hospitalized child.
"Home Away From Home"
The original location on the IUPUI campus has 46 guest rooms and six continuing care apartments designed for the special needs of patients and their families.
This House offers guests:
- Close proximity to their hospitalized child
- A comfortable place to sleep
- Financial relief
- Laundry facilities and WiFi access
- Home-cooked meals provided by the community
- Gathering areas for families to share their experiences and relax
- Fully-equipped family-style kitchens
- Library area with books and games donated by the community
- Indoor and outdoor play areas
- Ongoing support from volunteers, staff and other families
Contact this location at:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana
435 Limestone Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Phone: 317.269.2247
Our front office is open 9 am to 9:30 pm, seven days a week.
Sanctuary Within The Hospital
The Ronald McDonald House at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health includes a day-retreat area open to any family with an inpatient at the hospital. This location also has six guestrooms specifically for families with a child in one of the critical care units at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Any parent, grandparent or legal guardian of an inpatient or chemotherapy outpatient at the hospital is welcome at the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Because it is an area designed for respite and relaxation, we ask that you not bring patients into the House.
The following services are available:
- A pantry and kitchen stocked with donated food where guests can make a meal or snack to enjoy in the eating area
- Laundry services located on the 6th floor of the hospital
- Shower facilities and rooms to nap in (based on availability) from 12 noon – 3:30 pm
- Six overnight guest rooms for families whose children are being treated in one of the Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health critical care units. (Families are referred to these six guest rooms by Riley at IU Health Social Work Clinical Coordinators.)
Contact this location at:
Ronald McDonald House at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
705 Riley Hospital Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Open 9 am – 8 pm, seven days a week
Phone: 317.944.2236
Learn more about how Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana keeps families together and near the care they need.