Housing & Transportation
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 Work 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
250 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
One 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
Address: 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.