Ronald McDonald House Family Room® at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus

Lego building activity at Ronald McDonald House Southeastern with a child and caregiver creating together.

Bringing the Comfort of Home Inside the Hospital

For more than 45 years, the Ronald McDonald House® in Rochester has surrounded families with care, compassion, and community while their child receives medical treatment. Now, that same comfort is available right inside the walls of Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus.

Ronald McDonald House Family Room® at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus serves as a peaceful retreat for families with a hospitalized child, offering a warm meal, a quiet place to rest, or simply a moment to exhale during an incredibly stressful time.

Bright, welcoming kitchen and dining area at Ronald McDonald House in Southeastern Minnesota and West to support families of hospitalized children.
Modern lounge at Ronald McDonald House with cozy seating, fireplace, bookshelves, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for families.

A First for Our Community

For more than four decades, the Ronald McDonald House has provided comfort and care to families traveling from outside Olmsted County. With the opening of the Family Room, we are now be able to support families right here at home—our neighbors, coworkers, and friends—ensuring every family has access to comfort and care when it matters most.

A Space Designed for Healing

Located just steps away from a child’s bedside near Mayo Children’s, the Family Room features:

  • Comfortable spaces to rest and recharge
  • Three private sleep rooms
  • A kitchenette stocked with healthy snacks and refreshments
  • Access to laundry facilities
  • A play area for children
  • A family dining area and sitting rooms

It’s more than a space, it’s a lifeline of compassion, allowing parents to stay close to their child while also caring for themselves.

Comfortable guest room at Ronald McDonald House in Southeastern MN and West, offering a welcoming and restful environment for families during their child's medical treatment.
Children participating in a gardening activity at Ronald McDonald House Southeastern, planting and caring for succulents outdoors with volunteer assistance.

How You Can Help

The Ronald McDonald House Family Room® at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus is made possible through the generosity of donors and community partners who believe every family deserves to be surrounded by care.

Your support ensures families can find comfort, hope, and healing at Saint Marys Hospital.

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