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Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown

Since opening in 1990, Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown has provided comfort and support to families traveling to the Morgantown area seeking medical care for their children.

Morgantown House

The following admission policies have been established to ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve. Admission policies are subject to change.

  • Families must complete an online application as well as a criminal background check for persons 18 and older.
  • Upon confirmation of a room, check-in appointments will be provided to the family.
  • Anyone who is experiencing ANY signs of illness will be required to wear a face mask/covering while in the common areas of the House and interacting with others.
  • Ensure hand washing, sanitizing and/or wearing of gloves before utilizing main kitchen and laundry facilities.

Requirements to Stay

  • All families must have a permanent residence and live 40 miles or more from Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown.
  • A family must have a child that is currently in treatment and is newborn to 21 years of age.
  • The child must be an active patient receiving medical treatment at Morgantown area medical centers.
  • Anyone over the age of 18 must have valid photo ID.
  • Prior to arrival, all overnight guests and day guest visitors 18 and older must have an approved criminal background check.
  • Any family member or guardian who provides care and support for the child may stay.  One room per family – maximum of 2 persons per unit. Each room has one queen bed.

Request a Room

  • To request a room at Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown, a family member or guardian must contact the Morgantown House via a phone call or the online form to be placed on the wait list. Please call 304-598-0050 or begin the online registration process by clicking on the box below.
  • A representative of Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown will contact you with room availability.
  • Unfortunately, due to the nature of the care of the patient, rooms cannot be guaranteed in advance. A family’s length of stay is often uncertain; instead, a family’s name is placed on a wait list for their day of arrival. Rooms are assigned daily as they become available.
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Day Guest Program Information

27 Bedrooms

Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown provides 27 single family sleeping rooms. Each room has one queen bed.

300 Guests

Each year, 300 families stay at Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown and many more are served through our day guest services.

40 Miles

Families must live 40 miles or more from Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown in order to stay there.

Available Services

Staff is available around the clock, 24/7 free laundry facilities with laundry supplies provided, linen services including sheets and towels, and common areas including living room, kitchen, and dining room.

Meals & Pantry

Approximately 1-2 meals are provided each day by volunteers and pantries full of comfort foods are available

Convenient Access

Located just across the parking lot from WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown provides convenient access to medical facilities and is located close to public transportation.

Admission Process

  • A referral must be obtained from a clinical professional validating the child is in treatment. The referral form to be completed will be given at the time of registration to Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown.
  • All families must go through the room request process and all guests must complete a criminal background check to determine eligibility.
  • An eligible family is placed on a wait list. This does not guarantee a room. The availability depends on the discharge of families currently residing at Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown.
  • Confirmation is made only on the date of arrival.
  • If a room is not available on the requested date, families will remain on the wait list until an room is open.
  • Once confirmed, a House representative will schedule a check-in time.

Requested Contribution

  • Guests are asked to make a $20 contribution per night but no family is turned away regardless of their inability to pay.
  • Financial aid is reviewed by management on an individual basis.

Hotel Referral Program

Because of our high occupancy rate, we work with several area hotels to offer families an alternative. These hotels offer a discounted rate on rooms for families referred by Ronald McDonald House: Morgantown.

Requirements for Hotel Referral:

  • You DO have to live 40 miles or greater from Morgantown.
  • You must have a patient 21 years of age or younger receiving care at an area medical facility.

We are located at:

841 Country Club Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26505

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