Ronald McDonald House Atlanta has opened a new 126,000-square-foot House in North Druid Hills, expanding its ability to support families of children receiving medical care in the region. The 110-room facility is located adjacent to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital and is the first Ronald McDonald House in the Southeast to be situated directly on a hospital campus.
The new location increases Ronald McDonald House Atlanta’s overall capacity by approximately 75 percent, responding to sustained growth in demand for its services. Since 2022, the organization has seen a 69 percent increase in family stays. In 2024 alone, more than 3,600 families were served, receiving nearly 27,000 nights of lodging and saving an estimated $10 million in combined housing, food, and transportation costs.
The expanded House is designed to support families traveling to Atlanta for specialized pediatric care by providing close proximity to the hospital and a range of on-site resources. Amenities include 18 transplant suites, multiple communal and private dining spaces, a five-story indoor play area, a community gathering floor, and an interactive discovery garden.
Ronald McDonald House Atlanta officials said the new facility strengthens the organization’s ability to provide consistent, accessible lodging and support services for families during extended medical stays.
— Derek Prall
