The Charleston Fisher House
Free Lodging for Veteran Families near the Charleston VA
A home away from home, one mile from Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center · No cost to eligible families
No Cost to Stay
Free lodging for the full duration of qualifying care
One Mile from the VA
150 Wentworth Street — minutes from Ralph H. Johnson
16 Private Suites
Wheelchair accessible, designed for comfort and privacy
Meals & Essentials
Groceries, pantry items, hosted meals, and supplies
How to Request a Stay
Here’s How to Get a Room
Contact Your VA Team
Speak with the veteran’s social worker, case manager, or VA provider and ask them to submit a Fisher House referral.
Eligibility Review
The Fisher House team reviews the referral, confirms eligibility, and checks room availability based on medical need and current occupancy.
Confirmation
If a suite is available, the house team will contact you with arrival instructions, parking details, and what to expect during your stay.
If the house is full, staff will work with you on alternate arrangements, including nearby hotel lodging when available.
Who We Serve
Is Your Family Eligible to Stay?
Families may be eligible when their veteran is receiving care through the VA and they need to remain nearby during treatment. Eligible guests include family members, designated caregivers, and other support persons approved by the treatment team.
50+ Miles from the VA
Your family must reside at least 50 miles from the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center to qualify.
Veteran Receiving VA Care
The veteran must be actively receiving qualifying treatment through the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
VA Team Referral Required
A social worker, case manager, or VA provider must submit the referral on your behalf.
Independent Living Environment
Guests must be able to stay safely in an independent living environment without medical supervision.
Final room decisions are made by the Charleston Fisher House team based on eligibility, availability, and medical need.
The Charleston Fisher House
What Families Receive During Their Stay
For families supporting a veteran during treatment, the Charleston Fisher House offers a place to stay close to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center — at no cost. Located about one mile from the hospital, the house provides private suites, welcoming shared spaces, and the comfort of being near your loved one during a difficult time.
Friends of Fisher House Charleston helps make each stay even more comfortable by providing groceries, pantry items, volunteer-prepared meals, toiletries, transportation assistance, and nearby hotel stays when the house is full. Since opening in 2018, the Charleston Fisher House has served more than 8,500 veteran families and helped save them over $5.5 million in lodging costs.
A Family’s Story
Hear What the House Means to Families
The Fisher House is more than lodging — it is a community of families who understand what it means to support a veteran through a long treatment. Watch how the Charleston Fisher House has made a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Families Often Ask
If the Charleston Fisher House is full, house staff will work with families on alternate arrangements, and Friends of Fisher House Charleston may help cover the cost of a nearby hotel stay when possible.
Need to Check Room Availability?
A member of the Charleston Fisher House team can confirm availability and walk your family through next steps.
Have you stayed at the Charleston Fisher House?
If you have stayed at the Charleston Fisher House and would like to share your story, we would be honored to hear from you.
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