Welcome to Our House

The Ronald McDonald House is a comfortable, safe place to stay when home feels too far away.

Our House

At Ronald McDonald House Northeast Indiana, we believe no family should have to choose between being there for their child and having a place to stay. So, we give them more than just a room. We give them rest. Warmth. A hot meal. A shoulder. We give them something that feels like normal, even when nothing else is. Because when a child is in the hospital, family stays. And we stay with them.

Ronald McDonald House Northeast Indiana, located inside Parkview Regional Medical Center, gives families with a hospitalized child a home base. Ronald McDonald House volunteers and staff become the care team for a family during their stay, offering support services and encouragement throughout their journey.

Ronald McDonald House welcomes the families of pediatric patients 21 and younger, either as overnight guests or day guests. We have 15 private guest rooms with semi-private bathrooms available to overnight guests 24 hours a day.

All services are free to families thanks to generous donations from our community. 

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Room

Families may be eligible to stay if:

  • Families of children who are 21 years of age or younger or between 22 and 30 years of age with an ongoing chronic childhood disease.
  • The child must be receiving medical care at an area hospital.
  • At-risk pregnant women may also stay but must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All family members 18 years old or older who stay with us will need to pass a background check.
  • All families must have a referral from the medical provider.
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Located within Parkview Regional Medical Center

11109 Parkview Plaza Drive
Entrance 2A
Fort Wayne, IN 46845

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you meet the above requirements, we invite you to take the next step and contact your medical team for a Ronald McDonald House referral.  Additional information can be found within our How to Stay FAQ.

What to Expect

  • Fifteen guest rooms with private and semi-private bathrooms.
  • Kitchen with cooking supplies (pots, pans, coffee makers and coffee, utensils).
  • Shared living room and dining area.
  • Free snacks and ready-to-heat foods available all day.
  • Breakfast Bar.
  • Coffee Bar.
  • Free laundry facilities and supplies.
  • Towels and bed linens.
  • Children’s toys and books.

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