Ronald McDonald House Scranton
With over 40 years of service to the Northeastern Pennsylvania area, we are honored to offer families a place to sleep, eat and relax while their children receive medical treatment at one of the area’s nearby medical facilities. The Ronald McDonald House Scranton provides a restful, comfortable place for families to sleep, creating a “Home Away from Home” for families of seriously ill children.
Creating a “Home Away from Home” for Families
Private Bedrooms – Up to 4 people may stay in a room at the House. All bedrooms have comfortable beds with roll out beds available. All bedrooms have their own private bathroom as well. Three large suite rooms and four handicap accessible rooms are available.
Transportation – In many cases, transportation to and from the hospital may be difficult for families to navigate. In those instances, we may provide a voucher for families to alleviate some of the stress of finding a way back and forth.
Laundry Facilities – Residents may take advantage of our fully stocked laundry room.
Staying Connected – Wireless internet access is available throughout the House.
Community Areas – At Ronald McDonald House, we understand that when your child is facing a medical challenge, comfort and togetherness mean everything. Our community spaces are designed to bring a touch of joy and relief during difficult times.
Families can relax in beautifully designed lounges with plush, cozy seating and large-screen TVs. Kids and their siblings can unwind with interactive games, virtual reality experiences, and engaging activities—all created to offer moments of fun and distraction.
Here, you’ll find a welcoming environment that keeps you close, comfortable, and supported—because no family should face a medical journey alone.
Request Support
BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR SUPPORT REQUEST, PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
To ensure the continued safety and security of our guest families, the Ronald McDonald House Scranton will require a criminal history background check for all adults ages 18 & older, including the patient, staying at the House. This includes all adult visitors staying overnight in a guest family’s room. An email address for each adult staying overnight must be provided.
The Room Request you are about to submit is not a reservation. We may not have a room available for your family on your date of arrival. The information you are about to submit is for the purpose of putting your family on our waiting list.
Families who have a child receiving inpatient or active outpatient treatment at a local hospital, and have a child 24 years of age or younger are eligible to stay with us if a room is available.
Our Wheeler Avenue House is within close proximity to Moses Taylor Hospital, Allied Services, Acadia Behavioral Health, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, First Hospital in Kingston, and St. Joseph’s Medical Center where families with children being treated are welcome to stay.
It is very important that you have a back-up plan in place for alternative housing arrangements in the event our house is full and we are unable to accommodate your family.
On the day of your requested arrival, we will call you between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to inform you of the status of your room request.
If we are unable to accommodate you, we may be able to assist you with hotel arrangements at one of our local hotel partners who offer our families discounted rates.
If your date of arrival changes or you need to cancel your room request, please call us at (570) 969-8998.
The Scranton Ronald McDonald House is a communal living environment with children who may be immune suppressed, and it is extremely important that we ensure that there are safeguards in place to reduce the risk of infectious diseases spreading in the House. With questions or for more information, please call (570) 969-8998.
By filling out the form below you acknowledge you have read and understood this information, and to be redirected to the Guest Request Support Form.
Ronald McDonald House Family Room Program
The Ronald McDonald House Family Room is a dedicated space located inside a medical facility serving pediatric patients, created to give families a place of comfort, rest, and support just steps away from their child’s care. Designed to feel warm and welcoming, the Family Room provides a quiet retreat from the stress and intensity of the hospital environment while allowing parents to remain close at all times.
With comfortable furnishings, peaceful surroundings, and the simple comforts of home, the Family Room offers families a place to sit, rest, share a meal, or take a moment to breathe without ever leaving the facility. During some of the most difficult days a family can face, this space provides reassurance, strength, and the ability to stay together while their child receives treatment.
Help Keep Families Close
Research shows that a family presence in the hospital helps children cope better. Staying close by allows parents to better communicate with their child’s medical team and improves adherence to complicated treatment plans. You can make a difference for these families with your donation today.
At Allied Services Pediatrics
We recently completed an incredible new construction project with the opening of a brand-new Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the John Moses Pediatric Center at Allied Services. This state-of-the-art Family Room was thoughtfully designed to provide families with a beautiful, spacious, and welcoming environment just steps away from their child’s treatment area.
The new space features comfortable, stylish furnishings, private areas for rest, and all the comforts of home, allowing families to remain close to their child while receiving care. Every detail was created with the goal of making sure parents and caregivers have a place where they can find strength, comfort, and support without leaving the side of their child.
This new Family Room represents our continued commitment to caring for families throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania by making sure that no parent has to face a child’s medical journey alone and that every family has the support, comfort, and sense of home they need during the most difficult moments of their lives.
Please see the link below to take a virtual tour of this wonderful new space. Take a Tour with the amazing Ryan Lecky!
At Moses Taylor Hospital
Moses Taylor Hospital we have provided an amazing Ronald McDonald House Family Room located just steps away from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit offering a unique place of refuge to families in the hospital. Some of the services available for families are:
A kitchen area with microwave and refrigerator, internet access, snacks, cold drinks and coffee, seating area with flat screen TV, opportunity to interact with other families or volunteers.
At Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
The RMFR at Geisinger Medical Center of Wyoming Valley is a lounge style family room furnished with a TV room, kitchenette, comfortable furniture, dining table/work space, telecommunications, and Wi-Fi.
Serving families with the following:
- Wi-Fi and telecommunications services assist guests in communicating with family, friends, and even allowing some time to keep up on work place responsibilities.
- Area for children to play or do homework.
- Light drinks and snacks are available daily.
- Big screen television and comfortable sitting furniture to relax.*Assist the medical staff in having a quiet space for families to transition to while they care for the patient without interruption.
The staff and volunteers of the Ronald McDonald House Family Room® work closely with hospital staff to provide the most comfortable and relaxing environment possible in order to support families as they are dealing with the illness of their child. Learn how you can become a Family Room volunteer.