For Attendees in need of free housing during consultations
Applications
To apply on-line for lodging at a Hosts for Hospitals host-home click here
Private Housing
HOSTS for HOSPITALS
300 N. Highland Avenue, Merion, PA 19066
http://www.hostsforhospitals.com/
Contact: (610) 660-6667 (Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Email: HfHospitals@aol.com
Accommodations
Participants stay in the private suburban homes of volunteer hosts living near to the SMART Center.
Accommodations vary from host to host. Guests share household facilities with host families and are matched with host-homes chosen to meet each guest family's specificlodging needs. All homes have been visited by program staff to ensure guest safety and comfort.
Guests
Families, spouses, and friends of patients from all Philadelphia-area medical institutions. Patients considered
on a case-by-case basis and may be required to be accompanied by a family member or other support person.
Cost
There is no fee, but tax-deductible donations to the program are encouraged.
Length of stay
For whatever length of time lodging is needed while patient is receiving treatment or medical care.
Availability
With more than 150 hosts, this program has a highly successful placement rate. While same-day placement is often possible, guests should apply with as much lead time as possible to ensure placement.