Free or Affordable Lodging Options for Leukemia Patients and Families
Below is an alphabetized list of major cancer centers in the U.S. and their associated free or low-cost lodging options for patients and families.
Note on Referrals: For almost every option below, you cannot apply directly. You must ask your hospital social worker or nurse navigator to submit a referral for you.
🧸Options shown with a teddy bear icon are generally for pediatric patients. Many of these allow lodging for patients up to 21 years old and their families, but may give priority to younger patients.Â
Housing Options by City (Alphabetical)
Atlanta, GA (Emory / Winship)
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Hope Lodge Atlanta: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Atlanta: Age limit up to 21. Info
Baltimore, MD (Johns Hopkins / U. of Maryland)
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Hope Lodge Baltimore: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Hackerman-Patz Pavilion: (Reduced Cost) Suites for patients with a caregiver. Info
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🧸 Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House: Pediatric/Young Adult BMT (up to 21). Info
Birmingham, AL (UAB)
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Hope Lodge Birmingham (Joe Lee Griffin): Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Alabama: Age limit up to 21. Info
Boston, MA (Dana-Farber / Mass General)
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Hope Lodge Boston: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Hospitality Homes: (Free) Volunteer host families in private homes. Info
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Nick’s House: (Free) Specifically for leukemia/lymphoma patients. Info
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🧸 RMH Boston Harbor: Age limit up to 21. Info
Buffalo, NY (Roswell Park)
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Kevin Guest House: (Reduced Cost) The first independent healthcare hospitality house in the U.S. Info
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🧸 RMH Western NY: Age limit up to 21. Info
Burlington, VT (UVM Medical Center)
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Hope Lodge Burlington (Lois McClure): Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Burlington: Age limit up to 21. Info
Charleston, SC (MUSC)
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Hope Lodge Charleston: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Charleston: Age limit up to 21. Info
Chicago, IL (Northwestern / Rush / UChicago)
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IMD Guest House: (Reduced Cost) The primary “safety net” housing for adults in the Illinois Medical District. Info
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🧸 RMH Chicagoland: Age limit up to 21. Info
Cincinnati, OH (Cincinnati Children’s / UC Health)
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Hope Lodge Cincinnati: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Cincinnati: Age limit up to 21. Info
Cleveland, OH (Cleveland Clinic)
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Hope Lodge Cleveland: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Transplant House of Cleveland: (Reduced Cost) Specifically for organ/marrow transplant patients. Info
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🧸 RMH Northeast Ohio: Age limit up to 21. Info
Dallas, TX (UT Southwestern)
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Hope Lodge Dallas (Gene and Jerry Jones): Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Ark House: (Reduced Cost) Low-cost furnished apartments for long-term stays. Info
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🧸 RMH Dallas: Age limit up to 21. Info
Denver, CO (University of Colorado / Rocky Mountain)
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Note: No Hope Lodge in Denver.
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Brent’s Place: (Free) “Safe-Clean” housing specifically for immunocompromised/BMT patients. Info
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🧸 RMH Denver: Age limit up to 21. Info
Detroit, MI (Karmanos)
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Note: No Hope Lodge in Detroit.
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Karmanos Housing: Uses negotiated rates at MotorCity Casino Hotel and Guest House at McLaren. Ask social work for the “Medical Rate.”
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🧸 RMH Detroit: Age limit up to 21. Info
Durham, NC (Duke Cancer Institute)
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Caring House: (Reduced Cost) 18-bedroom home for adult cancer patients. Info
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🧸 RMH Chapel Hill: Age limit up to 21. Info
Grand Rapids, MI (Corewell Health)
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Hope Lodge Grand Rapids (Peter M. Wege): Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Western Michigan: Age limit up to 21. Info
Honolulu, HI (Queen’s Medical)
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Hope Lodge Hawaii: Free housing for active treatment. Info
Houston, TX (MD Anderson)
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Hope Lodge Houston: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Hospitality Apartments: (Free) High demand; apply months early. Info
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Halo House: (Reduced Cost) Specifically for leukemia/lymphoma. Info
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Aishel House: (Reduced Cost) Supportive apartments. Info
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🧸 RMH Houston: Age limit up to 21. Info
Indianapolis, IN (IU Health)
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Hope Lodge Indianapolis: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Central Indiana: Age limit up to 21. Info
Iowa City, IA (University of Iowa)
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Hope Lodge Iowa City: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Rossi Guest House: (Reduced Cost) For families of inpatients. Info
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🧸 RMH Iowa City: Age limit up to 21. Info
Jacksonville, FL (Mayo Clinic / UF Health)
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Hope Lodge Jacksonville: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Gabriel House of Care: (Reduced Cost) Specifically for transplant/cancer patients. Info
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🧸 RMH Jacksonville: Age limit up to 21. Info
Kansas City, MO (KU Medical)
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Hope Lodge Kansas City: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Kansas City: Age limit up to 21. Info
Lexington, KY (UK Markey Cancer Center)
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Hope Lodge Lexington: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Bluegrass: Age limit up to 21. Info
Los Angeles / Duarte, CA (City of Hope / Cedars-Sinai)
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Parsons Village: (Reduced Cost) On-site at City of Hope. (Requires Social Work referral).
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🧸 RMH Pasadena/Los Angeles: Age limit up to 21. Info
Memphis, TN (St. Jude / West Cancer Center)
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Hope Lodge Memphis: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Memphis: Age limit up to 21. Info
Miami, FL (Sylvester / Baptist)
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Note: No Hope Lodge in Miami.
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Hotel Keys of Hope: (Reduced/Free) Extended Stay America partnership with ACS. Call 1-800-227-2345 to apply.
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🧸 RMH South Florida: Age limit up to 21. Info
Minneapolis / Rochester, MN (Mayo Clinic / U of M)
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Hope Lodge Minneapolis: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Hope Lodge Rochester, MN: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Gift of Life Transplant House (Rochester): (Reduced Cost) For transplant patients. Info
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🧸 RMH Upper Midwest: Age limit up to 21. Info
Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt)
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Hope Lodge Nashville: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Hospitality House of Nashville: (Reduced Cost) For patients + caregiver. Info
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🧸 RMH Nashville: Age limit strictly under 18 (Check for exceptions). Info
New Orleans, LA (Ochsner / Tulane)
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Hope Lodge New Orleans: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH South Louisiana: Age limit up to 21. Info
New York, NY (MSK / Weill Cornell / NYU)
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Hope Lodge NYC: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Miracle House: (Reduced Cost) Temporary apartments. Info
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🧸 RMH New York: Age limit up to 26. Info
Oklahoma City, OK (Stephenson Cancer Center)
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Hope Lodge Oklahoma City: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Oklahoma City: Age limit up to 21. Info
Omaha, NE (UNMC / Nebraska Medicine)
Philadelphia, PA (UPenn / CHOP)
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Hope Lodge Philadelphia: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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Nick’s House: (Free) Specifically for leukemia/lymphoma. Info
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Hosts for Hospitals: (Reduced Cost) Host families. Info
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🧸 RMH Philadelphia: Age limit up to 21. Info
Phoenix, AZ (Mayo Clinic)
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Hope Lodge at Mayo Clinic Village: Free housing (casitas) for active treatment. Verify status with social worker.
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🧸 RMH Phoenix: Age limit up to 21. Info
Pittsburgh, PA (UPMC / Hillman)
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Family House: (Reduced Cost) The major housing option in Pittsburgh. Info
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🧸 RMH Pittsburgh: Age limit up to 21. Info
Richmond, VA (VCU Massey)
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The Doorways: (Reduced Cost) Large hospitality house for adult patients. Info
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🧸 RMH Richmond: Age limit up to 21. Info
St. Louis, MO (Barnes-Jewish)
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Hope Lodge St. Louis: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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HavenHouse: (Reduced Cost) Full service lodging. Info
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🧸 RMH St. Louis: Age limit up to 21. Info
Salt Lake City, UT (Huntsman)
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Hope Lodge Salt Lake City: Free housing for active treatment. Info
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🧸 RMH Intermountain: Age limit up to 21. Info
San Diego, CA (UCSD Moores)
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Bannister Family House: (Reduced Cost) On campus at UCSD Hillcrest. Info
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🧸 RMH San Diego: Age limit up to 21. Info
San Francisco, CA (UCSF)
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Kôz Hospitality House: (Reduced Cost) For adult patients (~$150/night, discounted). Info
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🧸 Family House SF: Age limit up to 21 (Free/Low Cost). Info
Seattle, WA (Fred Hutch / SCCA)
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Behnke Family House: (Reduced Cost) Suites near Fred Hutch. Info
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Pete Gross House: (Apartment Style) For long-term transplant recovery.
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🧸 RMH Western Washington: Age limit up to 21. Info
Tampa, FL (Moffitt)
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Hope Lodge Tampa: Free housing for active treatment (On campus). Info
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ATB Furnished Housing: (Reduced Cost) Corporate housing for transplants. Info
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🧸 RMH Tampa Bay: Age limit up to 21. Info