Be Our Guest at Ronald McDonald House South Dakota
A Place to Stay. A Place to Heal.
When your child is in the hospital, staying close matters. Ronald McDonald House South Dakota provides your family a safe, supportive place to stay just steps from your child’s medical care so you can be there for every moment.
What It Costs
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, there is no charge to stay with us.
We never turn a family away based on ability to pay, and income is never a factor in eligibility to stay. If you're able to give, donations are always welcome, but they're never required.
Medical Assistance is accepted for eligible families.
Who Can Stay
You may be eligible to stay with us if:
- You live more than 30 miles from the House where you’re requesting to stay
- Your child is 21 or younger
- Your child is receiving care at a local hospital or clinic
- You have a referral from your social worker, case manager, or child’s care team
How to Stay
You don't have to figure this out alone. Ask your nurse, social worker, or care team to refer your family.
Planning Your Arrival
We want your stay to go as smoothly as possible. Here's what to know before you arrive:
A referral is not a reservation and does not guarantee a room.
- Call us the morning of your expected arrival to check availability.
- Rooms are offered first-call, first-served.
- If a room is open, we’ll assign it when you call.
- If the House is full, we’ll place you on the waiting list.
- Availability changes daily based on family needs and occupancy.
What We Offer
Our Houses are more than a place to sleep. They’re a place to breathe and regroup.
You'll have access to:
- A private bedroom with attached bathroom
- Shared kitchen, dining, and laundry areas
- A supportive community of staff, volunteers, and other families
- You can see a full list of amenities here: About the Houses
House Guidelines
To help keep the House safe and welcoming for everyone, we follow these guidelines:
- Background checks are required for all guests age 18 and older
- We cannot accommodate guests with a history of child abuse or neglect
- When you arrive, our team will provide an orientation with rules and safety information
Families help keep the House feeling like home by:
- Cleaning their own bedrooms and bathrooms during their stay
- Cleaning up after themselves in all shared spaces
- Parents/guardians supervising their children at all times
- Respecting others—violence, theft, or property damage is not tolerated and may result in ending a family’s stay
These guidelines are not comprehensive, and we'll review additional policies during your orientation.
See Inside our Houses
Words can only go so far. Take a video tour of our Ronald McDonald Houses and see the spaces where families sleep, eat, gather, and catch their breath.