Ronald McDonald House inside the James & Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at ECU Health

How we serve:

The Ronald McDonald House at ECU Health is located inside the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital, just steps away from the pediatric units. This House is available to all families with children being treated at ECU Health, whether a child is staying long term or just coming for a day treatment. The House is also available to the 1West wing of the Children’s Hospital. There are 6 overnight bedrooms located in 2 different units of the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital as well as a 2,500 sq.ft common area. When families come into this space, we want them to feel like they are away from the hospital setting without actually leaving the 4 walls of the hospital.

Common area amenities include:

  • Kitchen & Dining area
  • Playroom
  • Serenity Suite
  • Outside Patio
  • Laundry Room
  • Bathroom/Shower
  • Computer availability with wireless internet access

For more information on what our Children’s Hospital has to offer, check out their website: James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital

What Families Can Expect:

Upon arrival, families sign in at the front desk. New families receive a brief orientation and tour of the House.
Families are welcome to a kitchen and dining area, playroom, outdoor patio, and shower and laundry facilities.
Guests can come and go as they like throughout the day.

Families at the House can:

  • Rest and relax away from the hospital setting
  • Enjoy light meals, grab a quick snack or a cup of coffee
  • Watch TV or play in the playroom
  • Have use of two computers and free wireless internet for laptops
  • Do laundry at no charge, using supplies donated for family use
  • Seek comfort from other families in similar situations

For more information, please contact Betty by giving us a call at 252-816-3764 or through email: Betty@rmhcenc.org

Stay With Us

The Ronald McDonald House at ECU Health is located on the first floor of the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital. The space features a 2,500 sq. ft. common area for use by all families, as well as six guest rooms. This facility is open to all families of pediatric patients, whether the child is hospitalized overnight or is here for an outpatient procedure. This area offers families a much-needed place of respite just steps away from their hospitalized children. Our hope is to bring comfort and care to even more families, giving them a home-like atmosphere right inside the hospital.

The Family Room in Maynard Children’s Hospital is open to ALL families of pediatric patients.