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B E C A U S E A F A M I L Y'S L O V E I S G O O D M E D I C I N E
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
There is No Fee for families staying at the Fisher House and they may stay as long as their Veteran or military member is hospitalized. The house is 16,000 square feet designed with 20 guest suites to accommodate up to 40 guests per day. Each room is professionally decorated and beautifully furnished. In addition to private bedrooms and bathrooms, the house includes: - A common kitchen - Spacious common dining room - An inviting family room and living room - A common laundry facility - Telephone, TV/DVD player and computer access in room.
Referrals to the Fisher House must be made in advance by the clinical team assigned to the Veteran. For referral information, contact Social Work Service at (314) 289-6391. Rooms are assigned on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact the Fisher House staff at (314) 894-6145
Eligibility/Guidelines
- Guest must have a consult to be eligible to lodge at the Fisher House - Guests must be medically stable to care for themselves and/or family members independently. - Guests must live 50 miles or more from the Fisher House. - Minor children must be supervised by their families at all times. - One room assigned to the Veteran's family. - Veterans must be registered with the Veterans Health Administration. - Veterans must be accompanied by family or caregiver to be eligible for lodging. Veterans cannot lodge at the FH alone.
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