Ronald McDonald House Toronto Family Rooms provide families with a place to rest and recharge inside the hospital — just steps from where their child is receiving care.
For families navigating a child’s illness, days at the hospital can feel long and overwhelming. Our Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms offer a quiet, non-clinical space to step away, have a meal, take a shower, do laundry, or simply rest — all just moments from their child’s bedside.
Research shows that when families are supported in these ways, it contributes to their overall well-being and helps them remain strong for their child.
We currently operate seven Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms across five hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area and in Sudbury. Each space is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of the families and units it serves, and is supported by dedicated, compassionate volunteers.
Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms are a critical part of family-centred care — meeting families where treatment happens, and ensuring they have the support they need, right when they need it most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my child—the patient—able to visit the Family Room?
Because our Family Rooms are a clinical-free space and their purpose is for families to have a place to relax and recharge within the hospital, we ask that patients not use the Family Room.
How much does it cost to use the Family Rooms?
There is no cost to use any of our Family Rooms, thanks to donations to RMHC Toronto.
How am I able to use or stay at one of the Family Rooms?
Our Family Rooms are open to specific units within our partnering hospitals. Please inquire within your unit at the hospital, or check the web page for the Family Room you hope to visit to determine your eligibility.
What amenities do the Family Rooms have?
All of our Family Rooms have relaxing lounge spaces, TVs, and a kitchenette stocked with complimentary snacks and beverages. Some have private sleep rooms, and private washrooms with showers. Please check the web page for the Family Room you hope to visit to determine exactly what it offers.
Am I able to reserve a place to sleep in the Family Room?
We do not have a reservation system for our sleep rooms and sleep pods. Our sleep rooms are assigned by hospital staff within each of our partnering hospitals. If you are interested in using one of our sleep rooms, please inquire on your unit or in the Family Room with our staff and volunteers. The sleep pods at SickKids, Health Sciences North, Scarborough Health Network and Credit Valley Hospital operate on a first come first serve basis. Please inquire in the Family Room about using a sleep pod.