Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City

935 E. South Temple | Salt Lake City, UT 84102 | Phone: 801-363-4663

Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City

935 E. South Temple | Salt Lake City, UT 84102 | Phone: 801-363-4663

Keeping families close.

The Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home for families of pediatric patients receiving treatment at Salt Lake City’s world-class hospital programs serving the Intermountain Area and beyond.

It features comfortable lodging, shuttle transportation to and from select area hospitals, full meals and snacks, beautiful outdoor spaces, and more—all free of charge thanks to community partners and our generous donors.

Eligibility Requirements

Distance: Must live at least 60 miles from the House (distance measured from city of residence to the Ronald McDonald House).
Vaccinations: We strongly encourage all eligible guest family members to receive the MMR, seasonal flu, and Covid-19 vaccines. In order to ensure safe programming for patient families, Ronald McDonald House Mountain West reserves the right to update infectious disease and Covid-19 protocols and policies as needed, based on community risk level, spread, and positivity rates.
Background Check Clearance: All adult guests must successfully pass a criminal background check at check in. Guests will be unable to stay at the Ronald McDonald House if the individual has been or is:
— Convicted of a violent crime or crime against a child
— Convicted of a felony within the last 5 years
— Currently on probation/currently being investigated for any crime
— Involved in an open DCFS/CPS investigation
— Currently using illegal substances or prescription drugs not prescribed to them, or currently in a treatment program for drug or alcohol addiction

Hospital Referrals

A Hospital Referral is needed for every stay. This can be arranged through your hospital’s social worker. If you do not know the specific social worker in your unit, call for assistance:

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, Main Campus – (801) 587-3422
Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Main Campus: (801) 583-2500
Huntsman Cancer Institute, Main Campus: (801) 587-7000
Intensive Physical Therapy Institute: (801) 251-0257
Intermountain Medical Center, Murray: (801) 507-7000
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake Campus: (801) 662-1000
Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center – Taylorsville (801) 313-7770
LDS Hospital: (801) 408-1100
Moran Eye Center: (801) 581-2352
Shriner’s Hospital: (801) 536-3500
South Davis Community Hospital: (801) 397-8043.
St. Mark’s Hospital: (801) 268-7111
University of Utah Hospital, Main Campus: (801) 581-2121

Checking In

Once room availability has been confirmed, please prepare according to the following information:

Photo ID is required for all guests 18 years and older.
Guest Agreement Paperwork stating you understand and agree to follow House rules and guidelines. An electronic paperwork link will be sent to the e-mail provided on your referral. If preferred, paperwork can be completed during the check-in process.
All minors must be accompanied by their legal parent/guardian at all times. Patients of all ages must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian or caregiver.
Due to the immune-compromised population we serve, no individuals experiencing any symptoms of a contagious illness will be eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House.

Contact Information:

Main Desk: 801-363-4663
Fax Number: 801-363-0092
Address: 935 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102