MD Anderson Lodging List - Other

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1 For the latest lodging information MD Anderson Lodging List - Other American Cancer Society s Guest Room Program Various Hotels Varies with hotel The American Cancer Society, in conjunction with hotels provides overnight accommodations to cancer patients who must travel for outpatient treatment and need assistance with lodging. All accommodations are provided based on eligibility requirements, are subject to availability and restrictions imposed by the participating hotels. Special requests, such as pet-friendly hotels and provided shuttle services, will be taken into consideration and should be stated at the time the request is being made. For more information or to request hotel lodging, please contact the American Cancer Society at Requests for lodging are met on a firstcome, first-served basis and must be submitted at least two-weeks prior to the date lodging is needed. Some hotels offer free nights, some offer rooms at discounted rates. Patients are responsible for all additional charges, other than the room charge i.e. parking fees, room service, etc. in addition to any damage caused by the guests. Varies with hotel Ronald MacDonald House 1907 Holcombe Blvd, LF, NS, P, I, Microwave Refrigerator Free Local Van Ronald McDonald House is a "home away from home" or families and children who are being treated at one of the Texas Medical Center hospitals. A health care provider or state social worker must refer families staying for the first time. A Requested rate - $25.00 per night, however no family is turned away due to their.4 Miles 1

2 For the latest lodging information The main house on Holcombe Blvd has 50 bedrooms with two queen beds a full private bath. There is gated parking and a shuttle to the Texas Med Center hospitals. There are family library computers, playrooms, fully stocked communal kitchen and other services. There is also a house inside Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) a home with 20 bedrooms and also a house inside Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital a home with 14 bedrooms. There are also Ronald McDonald family rooms at MD Anderson. valid ID and permanent address are required for check-in. For families of children 21 and younger. inability to pay. Families may be admitted for a maximum of 45 days. After 45 days the family must check out for a period of 7 days and then may be eligible for re-admission. Hospitality Apartments 7300 Bertner Street, Direct: Apartments LF, NS, Microwave Refrigerator Hospitality Apartments provides free temporary housing and a safe, comfortable, supportive environment for families of patients being treated anywhere in Harris County. Volunteers tend the apartments. Units consist of a, fully furnished 1 apartment constructed for medical center patients. Each apartment Contact Hospitality Apartments directly to be put on the waiting list. Free temporary housing (up to three months). There is an extensive waiting list (wait time can be up to 3 months). Patients who live more than Hospitality Apartments does NOT charge a fee for the use of any of its apartments. The only cost is a $100 cleaning fee. Minimum stay is 2 weeks. Max stay is 3 months. No.7 Miles 2

3 For the latest lodging information includes twin beds and a sofabed, a kitchen, private bath and TV. Washer and Dryer, phone, and a community room are in the complex. A max of 4 guests permitted per unit. 50 miles away from TMC are eligible and have a caregiver with them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during their entire stay. restrictions based on gender, Patient age, religion, national origin, financial status or language. Aishel House 1955 University Blvd, [email protected] LF, NS, P Refrigerator Assistance with transportation to airport, shopping, appointments, etc. Aishel House offers comfortable, well-equipped hospitality apartments for patients and family members at a nominal fee. Each apartment has a bedroom, living room, and kitchenette, with an 'at home' decor. Aishel House's Jewish chaplains provide Jewish chaplaincy services to area hospitals, providing comfort and guidance during difficult times. In addition, volunteers can help with child care during a patient's stay in the hospital. Aishel House provides apartments in walking distance to all the hospitals in the Texas Medical Center and also provides transportation. Kosher. Contact Aishel House directly, or via or referral form found on their website at Conditions: Apartments are provided for a nominal fee contact Aishel House for exact rates. There is a waiting list. Patient must provide contact information for their doctor and healthcare facility. Nominal Fee, there is a waiting list..7 Miles 3

4 For the latest lodging information Fisher House at Michael A. Debakey VA Hospital 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Direct: ov LF, P, M, NS Kitchen Homes donated by the Fisher family and Fisher House Foundation. Each house is designed to provide 8 to 21 suites. All are professionally furnished and decorated in the tone and style of the local region. The houses can accommodate 16 to 42 family members. They feature a common kitchen, laundry facilities, spacious dining room and an inviting living room with library, and toys for children. A Fisher House is a temporary residence and is not a treatment facility, hospice or counseling center. Fisher Houses are set up to assist the family or caregiver of the Veteran or Active Duty Military member who is a patient within the hospital. Once the patient is released from the hospital, patient, family members/caregivers must move out of Fisher House. Please communicate directly with a Fisher House. No charge. Fisher Houses are for members of the military, family members of veterans ONLY. All room fees for guest families at all Army, Navy, and Air Force Fisher Houses are paid by Fisher House Foundation. Angel House at St. Dominic Village 2401 Holcombe Blvd, P F kperry@stdomini cvillage.org LF, NS, H, P, I, M Satellite TV In-Room Refrigerator Access to Library and Computer Lab Free Coffee Gift Shop Angel House is an extension of the mission of St Dominic Village, a non-profit, continuum of care, retirement community. Angel House provides housing for individuals who are in need of an affordable, safe lodging while receiving treatment in the Texas Medical Center. Family members allowed. Angel Contact Angel House at St. Dominic Village by phone, or application form. Proof of patient status. Rates begin at $69. Minimum 3 night stay. Two people per room..8 Miles.9 Miles 4

5 For the latest lodging information Bus Service twice daily to the Texas Medical Center Monday through Friday Located on Metro Bus Line House is located on the grounds of St. Dominic Village, a gated community with 24 hour guard services at the entrance. Chapel on the grounds, Bus service twice daily to the Texas Medical Center Monday through Friday. Halo House Foundation 8181 Fannin Street, LF, NS, M, I, Refrigerator, On Shuttle available Halo House Foundation is a nonprofit organization that serves people with blood cancers by assisting with housing during the patient's stay in Houston. The Foundation provides fully furnished apartments where patients, family or caregiver can stay from 2 weeks to 3 months while receiving active treatment for their cancer. Each apartment has one bedroom (2 single beds), a living room, and a kitchen/ dining area. Furniture, towels, linens, alarm clock, coffee maker, washer and dryer, and a television with basic cable. Shuttle service to the Texas Medical Center. Patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma may apply online at dation.org/theapartments/onlineapartmentapplication/ or download to fax or mail. Patients must live 50 miles from the Texas Med Ctr, stem cell transplant patients 25 miles away and show a letter from their doctor requiring them to live within 15 minutes of the hospital. There is a onetime cleaning fee of $75, a security deposit of $100, and a monthly fee is $600. Available for children and adults who are in active treatment for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. If a patient is hospitalized, their caregiver may stay until the treatment is completed. Two week minimum stay, 3 month max. 1.4 Miles 5

6 For the latest lodging information Dan s House of Hope 4917 Jackson St Reservations: I, LF, P, M, NS Smoke free environment. Fully furnished kitchen Dan's House of Hope offers the warmth and comfort of home in a Bed and Breakfast-style accommodation for young adult cancer patients and caregivers receiving treatment at hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. The main house has 5 guest bedrooms (4 with private baths), a fully furnished shared kitchen, living room, dining room, media room, and library / game room. Guest bedrooms have 2 extra-long twin beds or a queen or king size bed. A separate 1 bedroom apartment is featured in a second smaller house on the property. Contact Dan's House of Hope directly by phone or . For young adult cancer patients (18 to 39) being treated at any Texas Medical Center Hospital. Each patient-guest must have a caregiver who will stay during the patient-guest's entire stay at Dan's House. Patient-guests must provide contact information for their doctor and hospital. Although there is no nightly fee to stay at DHOH, donations are gratefully accepted. Requests for patient-guest + caregiver-guest stays from 3-60 nights accepted. Dan's House is a temporary residence and community center. DHOH is not a medical treatment center, hospice or counseling center. 1.8 Miles Suites of Hope 2121 Hepburn Street, Houston LF, M, NS, P On shuttle route No pets, covered parking. Suites of Hope offers breast cancer patients the comfort of a home while having treatment at MD Anderson. Housing is on a first come first served basis with priority given to clinical trial patients followed by Go to org/contact#patientform. Fill out the patient form and submit to Suites of Hope OR contact No charge Suites of Hope has a condo in the Houston Medical Center area that will house a cancer 1.8 Miles 6

7 For the latest lodging information standard treatment, radiation, or reconstruction. Pink Ribbons Condo is 650 sq ft beautifully appointed 1 bedroom condo. Amenities include 1 bedroom with sleeper sofa for a patient and caregiver. 2nd floor unit. your physician, nurse, or patient advocate at MD Anderson. For breast cancer patients and their caregivers only. patient and their caregiver for a time period of no less than 2 weeks and no more than 3 months. $75 application fee, $250 refundable deposit OvarCare Birds Financial Support Program - by Ovarcome Non-Profit Inc Richmond Avenue, Suite 120-C, ( me.org) P Varies depending on hotel. All on shuttle route OvarCare Birds is a financial support program offered by Ovarcome Non-profit Inc. for ovarian cancer patients in active treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The package offers a complimentary 3 night/ 4 day hotel stay and meal support program at one of Ovarcome's partner hotels. Giving will depend on the availability of funds. To that extent, an application is not a guarantee of receiving OvarCare Birds. Patients who meet Ovarcome's financial eligibility guidelines must work with an MDA social worker to complete the application. Patients will be selected based on complete information. Directions for making reservations at one of Ovarcome's partner hotels will be provided upon selection. $0 Varies by hotel, no more than 2 miles 7

8 For the latest lodging information Nora s Home 300 El Rio Street P - (832) P, NS, Kitchen Shuttle service The mission of Nora's Home is to offer affordable lodging for pre-transplant and post transplant patients and their families who travel to any of the Texas Medical Center transplant centers. Patients/Guests may be in Houston for either inpatient hospital care or outpatient therapeutic care. Nora's Home has 16 private bedrooms and baths, a fully equipped kitchen, a great room, a chapel, a community room, an education center and free shuttle services to the medical center. An initial referral must come from a member of the solid organ transplant team: a physician, transplant coordinator, charge nurse, or social worker. After referral has been received, the patient or family member may contact Nora s Home directly to discuss lodging availability. Solid organ transplant patients and families only. Space cannot be guaranteed for a particular date, so making alternative arrangements is strongly recommended. For solid organ transplant patients and families only. Space cannot be guaranteed for a particular date, so making alternative arrangements is strongly recommended. If space is not immediately available, we will endeavor to provide information and referral to other lodging options. 1.9 Miles Church Apartment Ministry Apartments are located at 8181 Fannin (IMT), 7510 Direct: apartments@chu rchapartmentmin LF, P Pool Local phone service The Church Apartment Ministry serves Texas Medical Center (TMC) patients and families by providing affordable furnished You may apply online at ntministry.org/apart Rates will vary! Daily occupancy fees are $39 for 1 bedroom up to $7 Varies 8

9 For the latest lodging information Brompton, and 7777 Greenbriar istry.org apartments near TMC. The minimum stay is 2 weeks. The maximum stay ranges from 3-6 months. The ministry offers 69 leased apartments located at 3 apartment complexes near the Texas Medical Center. All apartments have a full kitchen, bath, bedroom and living/dining areas. The apartments are fully furnished and fitted with bedding, linens, towels, etc. ment/application.ph p or by calling the CAM Telephone Volunteer Office at Provide patient's name and hospital ID number, home, work and family phone numbers. Hospital, hotel, friend, social workers name and phone, date of arrival and estimated length of stay. There may be a waiting list. for 2 bedroom, and are set by the Congregation. The apartments are for patients and families receiving active long term treatment (2 weeks minimum) in TMC medical facilities are eligible to apply. Chance for Hope Foundation Office: P.O. Box Pearland, TX Apt on Old Spanish Trail info@chanceforh opefoundation.or g HC, I, LF, NS, P Kitchen Chance for Hope Foundation has two residences and will be adding a third in the upcoming months. Foundation houses pediatric cancer families at no cost. An interview prior to approval and moving in is required. We ONLY house pediatric cancer families, NO adults. Applicants must live outside the Houston area and receiving treatment for a child. Have your social worker or healthcare professional contact Chance for Hope or Chance of Hope for information on apartments. There are 3 forms that need to be completed to be considered for an apartment: guest liability form, apartment policies, and credit card Chance for Hope Foundation provides free housing for pediatric patients and families only. Families are required to pay a $500 deposit prior to move-in. This amount will be re-funded to families provided that the 2.1 Miles 9

10 For the latest lodging information authorization form. apartment is left in the condition in which it was obtained. There could be a long waiting list. South Main RV Park South Main Street (713) Toll-free phone: (800) 626-PARK, [email protected] om LF, I, Cable news channel Free local phone calls Free Local Van This is an RV park at the intersection of South Main (Hwy 90-A) and I-610. Close to Reliant Center. Fenced and gated access code required. Full hookups. Free shuttle bus service each weekday to & from the Texas Medical Center only South Main Park guest ride, with stops at Kroger and CVS. Our shuttle runs from 6am to 6pm Mon - Fri. There is a park laundry mat, free wifi, free cable, caregiver group meetings and patient group meetings. Call for reservations. Be sure to note that you are a patient and/or family member and mention Joes House. Medical Rates for RV site rates start at $41 a day, $260 a week, $575 a month, Park Model, $1200 plus elec,. monthly, $100 day, $600 a week. Rates are subject to change at any time. Rates blacked out during Rodeo and other peak times. Mention Joe's house and get $25 off MONTHLY if you mention Joe's House. 3.2 Miles 10

11 For the latest lodging information Faith House I and II 4600 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire TX Direct: (713) H, LF, P, M. Full kitchens. Faith House is a ministry of Faith Lutheran Church, which provides low cost housing for out patients who are in Houston for extended medical care. The housing units are located on the Faith Lutheran Church campus, about 4 miles from the Houston Medical Center. Faith House I consists of 2 apartments; each apartment has a living/dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and bathroom. Faith House II is a 6- bedroom house with a shared kitchen, living room, and dining area; each guest bedroom has 2 twin beds, sofa bed, and private bath. Kitchens are fully furnished. Call to add patient s name to the Wait List. Leave a message; a volunteer will return the phone call. Rates are $35/day at Faith House I. Move-in payment of $380 which includes 8 days rent + $100 refundable deposit. Faith House II, $25/day. Move-in payment of $300 that includes 8 days rent + $100 refundable deposit. Each guest must have a caregiver There is an 8-day min stay and 4 month max. 4.1 Miles Eagle s Lift Ministries Cullen Blvd Phone eagleslift.ministri [email protected] I, LF, M, NS, P Kitchen Refrigerator Located on farm there are chickens, and a garden E.L.M.'s focus is to draw your attention away from clinical hustle bustle of your medical treatment and provide a peaceful serene environment. Located only 10 miles from the medical center on a 40 acre Call or Lynne or Sarah and indicate that you are a patient/family member and or caregiver. Rates are $40 per night, $245 per week and $900 per month. Rates for patients, family members and caregivers. 9.4 Miles 11

12 For the latest lodging information farm in a country setting complete with barn animals as well as free range chickens with fresh eggs. There is WiFi, smart TV's, fully functional kitchens, HVAC for cooling and heating, laundry facilities, and linens for bedroom, bath and kitchen, organic garden, and picnic area with campfire pit. All utilities are included. Web site for more info and pictures at Ballard House Cinco Park Road, Katy TX Phone - (281) H, I, LF, M, NS, P Communal Kitchen Game room, chapel, library, garden and patio This "home away from home" started by the Ballard Foundation to advance Cinco Charities goal of hospitality has 24 suites. Each suite is fully furnished with a private bath and kitchenette. The small kitchen has a mini fridge and microwave as well as a wet sink with counter space and cabinet storage. A built in desk, flat screen TV with cable and free Wi Fi are available. All guest must be referred from a (1) hospital or medical facility, (2) physician, social worker, or (3) service or community outreach organization. A primary caregiver is required to stay with a patient who must be 18 years of age, however there is no age restriction on a patient to qualify. It is the goal of Ballard House not to charge, to stay, however donations are accepted and appreciated Miles 12

13 For the latest lodging information Hope Cancer Retreat Brentwood Rd, Splendora, TX I, LF, M, NS, P Located in a quiet suburb of Houston, approximately 38 minutes from MD Anderson. Hope Cancer Retreat (HCR) consists of 4 cottages (2-1 bedroom cottages, and 2-2 bedroom). Each cottage has an entertainment center with TV/DVD/VCR, refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Computer with Internet in the main house. HCR is not sponsored by any individual church or denomination. It is however, a faith based organization. "A place to heal". Contact Jenny at (281) or via at hopecancerretreat@g mail.com to inquire about staying. A 1 bedroom cottage is $25.00, 2 bedroom is $ Hope Cancer Retreat is a faith based organization. 38 miles Open Arms Foundation Varies Locations include: Park Row, Houston Louetta Rd, Houston Valleywood rd, Woodlands And Phone: openarms@maac. com LF, I, NS, P Microwave Refrigerator Fully furnished apartments The Open Arms Foundation is the corporate charity of Mid America Apts. Its mission is to provide a home away from home for individuals and/or families who must travel to receive medical treatment. Open Arms homes are fullyfurnished, two-bedroom, firstfloor apartments stocked with linens, kitchen items and other Call or Open Arms. There is always a long waiting list (at least 6 months). All fees paid for by Open Arms. Open Arms homes are intended for families receiving temporary medical treatment. These $ 0 Open Arms provides a home away from home at no cost to families that must travel far from home for treatment. Varies 13

14 For the latest lodging information Towne Crossing Blvd, Mesquite miscellaneous necessities. The entire rent, along with basic utilities, are all paid for by Open Arms. No age limitations or income requirements to stay in an Open Arms home, guests will need to meet certain minimal requirements and pass a background check as well as provide certain documentation, apartments are not permanent housing. Stay is dependent upon the availability of apartments in the area. Guests should be referred to Open Arms homes through their treatment facility. Guest must live at least 50 miles outside of Houston. Rates are subject to change without notice. All rates shown without taxes where applicable and are for the calendar year Amenities Legend BC Business Center C Concierge H Handicapped Equipped HC Health Club I Internet access LF Laundry Facilities LS Laundry Service M - Microwave NS Non-smoking rooms P Free Parking R Restaurant RS Room Service 14