Staying At Amy’s House

We offer medically-clean, temporary housing for prospective, current, or former solid organ transplant recipients, live donors, caregivers, family and drivers.

Provider & Self-referrals

Amy’s House is located just east of the Baylor Scott & White Health campus in Temple, TX.

To refer yourself or a patient, please click the applicable button below, call or email.

Provider Referral Form
Self-referral Form

Eligibility

Patients who stay at Amy’s House typically fall into one of the following categories: prospective, current, or former solid organ transplant recipients; prospective, current, or former living organ donors; oncology patients receiving treatment; and those who support them, including family members, caregivers, and drivers.

To stay at Amy’s House, caregivers, family members and vehicle drivers must be at least 18-years-old, have no known communicable diseases, and consent to a background check.

For questions regarding eligibility for staying at Amy's House, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Item descriptiGuests who stay at Amy’s House usually fall into one of the following categories:

    • Prospective, current, or former solid organ transplant recipients

    • Prospective, current, or former solid organ living donors

    • Oncology patients receiving treatment

    • Those who support patients in any of the categories listed above, including family members, caregivers, and driverson

  • Patients of any age may stay at Amy’s House, provided they have an adequate caregiver with them when needed.

    Amy’s House does not provide caregiving or nursing care. And all caregivers must be over 18 years of age.

  • No, Amy’s House currently operates as a service of Amy’s House Foundation which is a Texas-registered organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization approved by the IRS.

    While not a formal part of Baylor Scott & White, Amy’s House works closely with the transplant team and other components of Baylor Scott & White.

    Amy’s House does not receive any operating funds from Baylor Scott & White.

  • Amy’s House keeps a stock of healthy snacks and other food for the families. However, guests are responsible for obtaining and preparing their own meals, and for cleaning up after food preparation and after meals.

    Amy’s House provides a kitchen and a dining room that guests may use. Grocery stores and restaurants are near Amy’s House by car, but are not within walking distance. Uber and Lyft services are available in the area.

  • To stay at Amy’s House, caregivers, family members, and vehicle drivers must:

    • Have no known communicable diseases

    • Consent to a background check

    • Complete a liability agreement

    • Follow the House rules

  • Donations are encouraged to help with expenses of operating Amy’s House.

    Families who are able to do so often donate $50 per room-night. No other fees are charged to patients, caregivers, family members, or drivers who stay at Amy’s House.

    We work with social workers and the families to determine an affordable solution for their situation.

  • Monday through Friday, the Baylor Scott & White shuttle service will pick up and return patients, family members, and caregivers to and from Amy’s House.

    At least 20 minutes in advance on the day of service, calls to 254.724.2216 can be made to request the shuttle service.

    Uber and Lyft services are available in the area.

  • If you have any further questions, please Contact Us at 254.598.2378 or at guestservices@amyshouse-temple.org.