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Who is eligible to stay at the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House? Families of dependent children through age 21 who are receiving treatment at Tulsa area hospitals and live outside a 25-mile radius of Tulsa are eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. How do families arrange to stay at the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House? For the first stay, a family must be referred by a social worker at the hospital where the child is to receive treatment. If you are interested in staying at our House, please speak with your social worker. If rooms are available, he or she will handle your reservation. What hospitals does the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House serve?
Tulsa Regional Medical Center
Hillcrest Medical Center
Saint Francis Hospital
St. John Medical Center
SouthCrest Hospital What facilities are available to guests? The Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa is a 24-bedroom facility. The house is accessible to the handicapped. We provide:
One private bedroom and bathroom per family for as many as four family members
Bed and bath linens
Fully equipped, double kitchen area
Free laundry facilities
Two living areas, with TV and VCR
Children's inside and outside play areas
Are meals provided? A fully equipped kitchen is available for families to prepare meals. Several restaurants in all price ranges are located nearby. Church groups and other volunteers bring in hot meals at no cost to the families approximately ten nights per month. A well stocked food pantry is also available for family use. Does the House provide childcare? No, the House does not provide childcare. Is hospital transportation available? Yes, the House provides transportation to the hospitals. We deliver guests to the hospitals at 9:00 a.m. and pick them up at 6:00 p.m. Who is in charge at the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House? A staff member is on site 24 hours a day. The office is open from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and there are afternoon hours on the weekends. Is there a curfew? There is not a curfew. However, the doors are locked at 9:00 p.m. If the guests come in after 9:00 p.m., they must use a card key to gain access to the House (This requires a $5 refundable deposit). Is smoking allowed? Smoking is NEVER allowed inside the House.
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