What is the Hope Lodge?
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Hope Lodge concept meets the physical, financial, and emotional needs of cancer patients by providing them with a place to stay free of charge for as long as needed.
The ACS McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge offers 20 guest suites with living room, bedrooms, and private baths to patients undergoing extended periods of outpatient treatment at area cancer treatment centers. The lodge serves cancer patients and caregivers each year on a first-come, first-served basis.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Hope Lodge?
Our social worker makes all the necessary arrangements with the Hope Lodge. As of this writing, these were the Hope Lodge's eligibility criteria:
1. You are over 18 years of age.
2. You are traveling more than 40 miles from your home to the hospital.
3. Your need to visit the cancer treatment facility to receive treatment either a minimum of 3 consecutive days, or at least 3 days a week.
4. You have a permanent residence and will supply the Hope Lodge upon your arrival with a copy of your driver's license or other proof of residence (Utility bill, State ID card, etc.).
5. You agree to stay at the Lodge only between the start date and end date of your treatment as specified on the referral form.
6. You have a caregiver who has agreed to stay with you for the duration of your treatment. If not, you have obtained the necessary written approval from your physician.
7. You are able to care for yourself, evacuate the premises in case of emergency, and prepare your meals (or do so with the assistance of your caregiver).
8. You are not currently under parole for a felony charge, and have not been convicted of a felony within the past 5 years.
9. You agree to be admitted no sooner than one day prior to treatment initiation and will vacate the Lodge no later than 24 hours following completion of treatment.
