We understand that many families need to temporarily relocate during proton therapy.  The Oncology Resource Specialist (a member of the Mass General Oncology Social Work team) can answer questions about transportation options and local lodging for patients and their families during treatment.  Contact the Oncology Resource Specialist at 617-724-0295.

Listed below are options that have worked well for many families of children treated at the Proton Therapy Center. We have included some general information and requirements for each location to help you to identify the best option for your family.  You can also view the Mass General Social Service Overnight Accommodations List.

We strongly recommend you begin the process of confirming housing as soon as you know your family will be coming to Boston for treatment.

Pediatric Housing Options

Ronald McDonald House at Boston Harbor

Ronald McDonald House Charities New England250 First Ave #318
Charlestown, MA 02129
(2.1 miles from Mass General)

Phone Number: 617-398-6458

Price: No Fee

Accommodations: Fully furnished and equipped private apartments with two or more beds for families of pediatric patients with shared spaced for programs and fun activities.

Parking: One free on-site parking spot; free shuttle to the hospital.

Requirements:

  • Patient must be 21 years old or younger
  • Patient must live greater than 40 miles from the Ronald McDonald House
  • Patient must be receiving treatment at least 2-3 times per week
  • Family must complete a Request to Stay form

Christopher's Haven

Christopher's Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits homeOne Emerson Place, Suite 2N
Boston, MA 02114
(Adjacent to Mass General)

Phone Number: 857-233-4178

Contact: Please contact Catie Botting, Family Services Manager, at catiebotting@christophershaven.org or by calling 857-233-4178.

Price: $30 per night

Accommodations: Fully furnished and equipped private apartments with two or more beds for families of pediatric patients with “The Loft” as a space for communal gatherings an

Parking: Free parking available upon request from Christopher’s Haven; once requested, parking is in the Government Center Garage

Requirements:

  • Patient must receive a minimum of four weeks’ outpatient pediatric cancer treatment
  • Primary caregiver must be at least 18 years of age and able communicate in English

MGH at the Beacon House

19 Myrtle Street
Boston, MA 02114
(5 blocks from Mass General)

Phone Number: 617-726-7679

Price: $69-$118 per night

Accommodations: Small studio with private bathroom and kitchen; Mass General-affiliated facility

Parking: No on-site parking; parking available at Mass General garages

Requirements:

  • Please call (617) 726-7679 to check availability

MGH at the Beacon House Annex

19 Myrtle Street
Boston, MA 02114
(5 blocks from Mass General)

Phone Number: 617-726-7679

Price: $40-$50 per night

Accommodations: Private bedroom with a shared bathroom and kitchen; Mass General-affiliated facility

Parking: No on-site parking; parking available at Mass General garages

Requirements:

  • Please call (617) 726-7679 to check availability

Hospitality Homes

Hospitality Homes logoAddress: Location varies by placement

Phone Number: 888-595-4678

Contact: Application available online at hosp.org or by calling (888) 595-4678

Price: $25 per night (suggested donation)

Accommodations: Families are placed with host families who volunteer their home as a residence; amenities vary by location

Parking: Varies by location

Requirements:

  • Families must live a minimum of 50 miles from Boston
  • Hospitality Homes matches patients with host families

Parking

Parking in the Mass General garages is available at a special rate of $6 per day for patients here for radiation treatments. Discounted passes can be purchased from the Proton Therapy Center front desk and you must purchase a minimum of two passes at a time. Please note: this rate applies only on days when the patient has a scheduled radiation treatment. The parking rate for other types of visits (physician appointments, follow-ups, etc.) is $14 per day.