Secu Family House

The Secu Family House provides the only affordable lodging in a caring environment for adult patients and/or their caregivers who travel to winston salem for medical treatment in the area. Guests pay just 40/room/night to stay. Approximately 16% of families utilize financial assistance to stay at a reduced rate, meaning they fall below the federal poverty level. One major barrier to health care is cost, and many families opt-out of receiving the best care possible because of finances. In addition to the direct medical costs of treatments, there are secondary costs that include travel, shelter, and food expenses. By providing families with steeply discounted lodging, we are lessening the socioeconomic and geographic barriers that may prevent patients from receiving necessary care. Since opening in 2011, the Family House has served more than more than 52,500 guests. Guests have traveled from 96 north carolina counties and 45 states and 11 countries. Once at the Family House, guests are provided with affordable Family- focused accommodations and support. Guests have access to amenities such as transportation to and from the Hospital, a full kitchen and dining room with some meals provided by volunteer groups, a laundry room, wireless internet, and fellowship with other guests or full privacy.