Who can stay at RMHC of Nashville?
Families with critically ill children, 18 years or younger, receiving inpatient or outpatient medical care at Nashville area hospitals who live outside Davidson county.
How can I stay at RMHC of Nashville?
Families must be referred by a social worker, nurse or doctor from the hospital. A referral/request is not a reservation. RMHC of Nashville staff makes room assignments based on room availability, severity of diagnosis, and distance traveled.
How do I know if I have a room at RMHC of Nashville once I have a referral?
It is the responsibility of the prospective house guest to inquire about room availability by calling the Ronald McDonald House once a day
What is the cost to stay at RMHC of Nashville?
Cost is $15.00 per night, but no one is turned away due to their inability to pay. We accept cash, check or major credit cards.
What is in the room and available at RMHC of Nashville?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville has 32 bedrooms, each with their own private bathrooms. Each room is supplied with linens and toiletry items. The House also includes two fully stocked kitchens, a laundry facility, 2 playrooms and a library, as well as 2 dining rooms, a living room and several common areas equipped with TVs & DVD players. Suites may be available for post-transplant outpatients and thier families.
How many people can stay in each room?
A maximum of 4 people are allowed in each room.
Are residents allowed visitors at RMHC of Nashville?
The visiting hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week. Visitors are asked to sign in at the desk, wear a badge and be accompanied by a guest family member.
Does RMHC of Nashville provide transportation to and from area hospitals?
Families of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will have access to a weekday shuttle. Check with the House Manager or Volunteers for the schedule. All other families of Nashville area hospitals are responsible for their own transportation.
Can a resident have mail sent to them at RMHC of Nashville?
Residents can receive their mail at the House while they are staying with us. Our address is 2144 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212.
SMOKING
There will be NO smoking in the House. Smoking is allowed only on the smoking porch upstairs.
FOOD AND DRINK
Eating is permitted in the kitchens and dining room ONLY. You may have drinks on the smoking porch upstairs.
FORBIDDEN ITEMS
All federal, state, and local laws will be obeyed. Firearms, weapons, alcoholic beverages, street drugs, or other controlled substances are not allowed on the premises. Nor will a resident be under the influences of these substances while on the premises.
QUIET HOURS
Quiet hours will be observed from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily, including weekends.
CHILDREN
A parent or guardian will supervise children under the age of 15 at all times. No babysitting or childcare services are provided.
SHOES
Shoes will be worn at all times while a resident is outside of his or her room.
SIGN-IN SHEET
Residents will sign the Daily Sign-In Sheet, located in the House lobby each day.
HOUSEKEEPING
Residents will be responsible for cleaning up after themselves and their guests in every room of the House. Room inspections may occur at the House Manager’s discretion.
GENERAL CONDUCT
Residents will treat all staff, volunteers, guests, and other residents with courtesy and respect and will honor any reasonable request made of them by a Manager or other staff person.
NOTIFY A MANAGER:
- Before bringing anyone in the House whose name does not appear on the registration sheet
- If you will be absent from the House for more than 24 hours
- If you need to stay at the House for more than 30 days.
- When your child is moved to a room in the hospital, you must check out of your RMHC room
VISITORS
- Visiting Hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. All visitors must abide by all rules also.
- All visitors must sign the visitor register, wear visitor badge, and be accompanied by a guest family member.
- You are responsible for your visitors.
These House rules have been put in place to ensure the safety of all our families. At time of check-in, families will be provided a list of the rules to review and sign. Families found to be in violation of any House rules will lose their privilege to stay at the House.
