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Supportive Spaces for Families in Need

At the Ronald McDonald House, it is our pleasure to provide you with a home away from home while you are staying in Columbia.

Each guest room has two queen beds and a private bathroom. The Ronald McDonald House provides a place to sleep comfortably, eat well, take a shower, do laundry, relax, and spend time with other families in similar situations.

We welcome families regardless of income, race, religion, nationality, gender, or abilities.

Our Day Pass program allows families in Boone County or those traveling to Columbia for the day to use the amenities of the House without overnight accommodations. First-time guests, whether wanting a day pass or to stay, must be referred.

Our Location

1110 South College Avenue
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 554-5455

Eligibility

To stay at the Ronald McDonald House, you must:

Be a parent/legal guardian of a child 21 years of age or younger who is being treated at a Columbia medical facility.
Live outside of Boone County. If you live inside Boone County, you may utilize our Day Pass Program.
First-time guests MUST be referred by a clinical nurse, physician, or social worker.
Returning families with an active referral, may call the House directly.
Upon checking into the Ronald McDonald House, all adults must present a photo ID.
All guests must pass a background check and agree to general House rules.

Amenities

House amenities include:

One private guest room per family (accommodates up to four individuals)
Private bath and shower facilities
ADA-Accessible Playground
Dining room, kitchen, fitness room and laundry facilities
Hot dinner served daily
Internet access
Free snacks
Ample parking
Friendly and supportive environment with other families experiencing similar situations

Cost

There is no cost to stay at Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri.

We are a charitable organization that relies on the generosity of others for daily operation. Any donation you are able to make towards your stay is greatly appreciated.

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FAQs

Yes! We understand that traveling for a doctor’s appointment can be very taxing for both caregiver and child. Families may stay with us the night before their appointment so they are rested and ready for what the next day holds.

Stays can be as short as one night or as long as several months, and sometimes extend to a year or more, depending on the child’s illness and treatment.

Yes! Our House meets all ADA compliance standards, including an elevator and wider corridors.

We do not accept advance reservations. Because each child’s treatment is unique, a family’s stay at the Ronald McDonald House is unpredictable. Therefore, we are unable to confirm room availability in advance. Once you have been referred to the Ronald McDonald House, you should call us after 8:00 am on the day you need a room. If a room is available, we will confirm at that time. If we are full and no rooms are available, you will be added to the day’s wait list in the order in which we receive your call. If a guest family checks out, then we make our way down the wait list and offer space as it becomes available.

Local McDonald’s restaurant owner/operators generously fund portions of the annual operating costs of the House. However, the majority of the annual operating income comes from individuals, businesses and other corporate donors.

Yes. To be eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, you must have a child between the ages of 0-21 who is under the care of one of the many medical, developmental or psychiatric facilities in Columbia, Missouri.

You can support Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri in a number of ways including donating, volunteering, collecting items from our wish-list, and more! Visit our Ways to Give and Get Involved pages for more information.

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Columbia, Missouri is home to state-of-the-art hospitals, newly expanded medical clinics, and world-class health care. Ronald McDonald House is proud to act as an ancillary service to the quality care provided to the region. Although Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri is very close to MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital, families of pediatric patients visiting any healthcare facility in Columbia may stay at the Ronald McDonald House.

If you are interested in utilizing our Day Pass Program, please contact your medical team to get a referral.