In 1995, a complementary addition, with an elevator to provide a fully accessible 35-bedroom facility with private baths, was added. Construction beginning in spring 2000 will increase the guest bedrooms to 49 with additional kitchen, dining room, office, laundry, and common areas. The board of directors, executive and facility directors, and committee volunteers meet here to provide the development and management work that makes it possible to offer accommodations and compassionate support in the true spirit of hospitality to those coming to Rochester seeking medical help and healing. The Gift of Life Transplant House offers spacious shared living facilities which create a supportive environment for both patients and their families. Living and sleeping quarters are home-like and very comfortable.
Guests do housekeeping of their bedrooms and kitchen cleanup while in residence.
Pediatric transplant patients and parents are part of our Gift of Life family and accommodations are provided. Televisions and VCRs are not allowed in the bedrooms but are shared in common rooms. The no smoking, no alcohol, and no recreational drug use policies, in the house and on the property, are strictly enforced. Fully equipped kitchens, dining, reading, study, exercise, television, playroom and recreation areas provide common areas that foster bonding and support for patients, family, support companions, and staff. The Gift of Life Transplant House offers guests fully equipped common kitchens and pantries where meals are prepared by patients and family.