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Support organization

HOSTS for HOSPITALS

HOSTS for HOSPITALS arranges deeply discounted lodging for patients and families traveling to Greater Philadelphia medical facilities, including Southern New Jersey and Wilmington. Patients of all ages and illness types may apply from the United States or internationally when commuting is difficult, a permanent home remains available, and the patient can function independently alone or with a support person. Adults need character references and screening; families apply directly in English or Spanish or may be referred by medical staff. Host homes and available private inventory share one matching path and cost $20 per family per night, while families provide food, transportation, and toiletries. Intake is active, but current pages say families may wait because demand is high and every placement depends on a compatible available host or property.

About this organization

Provides affordable Greater Philadelphia lodging and caring support through screened volunteer hosts and donated or temporary housing.

Deeply discounted Greater Philadelphia medical lodging through screened volunteer host homes and other available private housing.

Programs that may help

Lodging Near Treatment

Guides and family resources

Guide · Patient Support Material

Patient-Family Lodging Information Materials

These public information-card, in-hospital flyer, and brochure formats explain the HOSTS for HOSPITALS lodging model, eligibility, Greater Philadelphia geography, $20 family nightly fee, screening, application routes, and contact information. The 2024 materials are primary; the older 2020 brochure is supporting context where current pages agree.

Topics: application, eligibility, fees, Greater Philadelphia treatment travel, medical lodging, screening

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Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.