A home-away-from-home for Ozarks families facing a child's serious illness or injury.
When a child is seriously ill or injured, families face an impossible choice: stay close to the hospital or return home. Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks, located at 949 E Primrose St in Springfield, removes that choice entirely. Families can stay together, just steps from the medical care their child needs, surrounded by staff and volunteers who understand what they are going through.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by nearly 100 families, the House has earned a reputation for warmth that goes far beyond a place to sleep. Guests consistently describe the environment as kind and loving, a place where necessities and genuine comfort meet at a moment when both feel impossible to find. The application process is straightforward, and the team works to welcome families as quickly as possible.
Beyond the House itself, RMHC of the Ozarks extends its mission into the broader community through the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, known as the Tooth Truck, bringing dental care and prevention education directly to at-risk children across the Springfield area and the surrounding Ozarks region.
Ronald McDonald House Lodging is the cornerstone of everything here. Families of seriously ill or injured children receiving medical treatment near Springfield can stay in a true home-away-from-home, with access to shared kitchen facilities, laundry, and the full support of a caring community under one roof. No family should have to navigate a hospital stay from a parking lot or a distant motel room.
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, affectionately called the Tooth Truck, takes dental treatment and prevention education directly into schools and community settings, reaching at-risk children who might otherwise go without care. The Meals from the Heart program ensures that families staying at the House are nourished during some of the most stressful days of their lives.
For those who want to give back, volunteer opportunities are available both at the House and aboard the Tooth Truck. Planned giving and vehicle donation programs allow supporters to create a lasting impact for Ozarks families long into the future.
Take a look at our space and what we have to offer
“The staff is always so kind & loving!! They offer so many necessities & comfort while allowing your family to stay together in😭🤍🫶🏼”
— Joy Pratt
Don't just take our word for it - hear from our satisfied customers
The House provides lodging for families of seriously ill or injured children who are receiving medical treatment in the Springfield, MO area. Families must complete an application before staying. You can begin that process by contacting the House directly or visiting rmhcozarks.org.
Families are asked to fill out an application before checking in. You can reach the House through the website at rmhcozarks.org to get the process started. Staff are available 24 hours a day to assist.
The Tooth Truck is a mobile dental unit that brings professional dental treatment and prevention education to at-risk children, primarily in school settings across the Springfield area and the broader Ozarks region. It is one of two core programs operated by RMHC of the Ozarks.
The House is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. Families dealing with a child's medical emergency need support at any hour, and the House is always staffed and ready.
There are volunteer opportunities both at the House and with the Tooth Truck program. Visit rmhcozarks.org to learn about current needs and how to get involved in supporting Ozarks families.
RMHC of the Ozarks accepts donations in several ways, including planned giving and vehicle donations. Visit rmhcozarks.org or stop by 949 E Primrose St in Springfield, MO for more information on how your contribution helps keep families together.
Yes. While the House is located in Springfield, MO, RMHC of the Ozarks serves families from across the surrounding Ozarks region. The Tooth Truck also travels into community and school settings throughout the area.
Local places a short distance away, each with its own Doozer site. Tap any card to visit.
1.4 mi4650 S National Ave Ste a-1, Springfield, MO 65810
3.2 mi2223 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
4.1 mi300 S Jefferson Ave #400, Springfield, MO 65806
8.1 mi2400 N 18th St, Ozark, MO 65721, USA
30 mi12951 US-160, Forsyth, MO 65653, USA
Other spots near here, whatever their type. Tap one to open its page.