Request a Room

When your child needs medical care away from home, finding a place to stay should feel simple. Ronald McDonald House Louisville helps families stay close to the care, comfort, and support they need.

Our team works closely with hospital partners to review referrals, eligibility, and room availability as quickly as possible.

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Before requesting a room

Families may be eligible to stay if:

  • Their child is receiving medical care at a Louisville medical facility.
  • Any caregiver under the age of 18 is accompanied by a guardian who is at least 21 years old.
  • They live outside Jefferson County, KY and Floyd and Clark County, Indiana.
  • A healthcare provider or hospital team submits a referral


Submitting a request does not guarantee placement. You may request a room up to 14 days prior to you requested arrival date.

Request a Room

Request a comfortable place to stay near your child’s care.

Request a Room

Stay close to your child during their medical care.
Request a Room

Registration Forms

Complete forms before arriving for a smoother check-in.

Registration Forms

Please fill out after receiving a call from our team.
Complete Forms

Hospital Referral

Hospital staff submit a referral on behalf of families.

Hospital Referral

Help families stay near the care their child needs most.
Refer a Family

What happens next

1. Receive a hospital referral

To process your request, we must receive a referral from a doctor, nurse, or social worker.

2. Review your request

After we receive your request and verify information with your hospital referral source, our team will contact you with next steps and instructions to complete your online check-in forms. Completing check-in forms does not guarantee room availability or confirm your stay.

3. Call to confirm your room

On your scheduled check-in day, please call our front desk at 502.581.1416 by 10 am ET to confirm room availability. If a room is unavailable at that time, our team may ask you to call again after 1 pm ET for updated availability.

Note: To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests and staff, guests 18 years of age or older are required to sign in via our Lobby Guard system by scanning their ID or entering their name and date of birth. The Lobby Guard system will run a public sex offender check on all visitors. Individuals who appear on the national sex offender registry will be denied entrance to our House.

Welcome to Ronald McDonald House Louisville

We know this can be an overwhelming time for families. Our House is here to provide comfort, support, and a place to stay close to your child’s care.

This short video will help you learn what to expect during your stay, including important House guidelines designed to help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for every family.

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