Whether you are having an outpatient or inpatient stem cell transplant, it’s important to know the following about housing arrangements during this time. 

Outpatient Process 

• For the outpatient process, most hospitals require you and your caregiver to stay close to the hospital, for the first 30 days, if your home is more than a specified distance from the facility.  
• For the outpatient process, you will visit the clinic daily for about 30 days. Your caregiver must commit to staying with you 24/7 for this time in order to help with the transportation and clinic visits, but most importantly to monitor side effects and help you get to the hospital quickly if an urgent issue arises. You may need to make arrangements for child care or someone to look after pets for this period of time.

Inpatient Process 

• For the inpatient process, you and your caregiver must make arrangements to stay in a location that is within a short drive to the treatment clinic for approximately two to four weeks after discharge. Your coordinator will tell you what time/distance limits they may require.
• For the inpatient process, you will have clinic visits multiple times per week for a few weeks post-transplant.

Discuss housing options with your social worker and the financial team member. Hospitals often have their own housing available for patients and caregivers. 

Your insurance may cover certain travel and housing costs in support of your transplant. Be sure to get pre-authorization, if necessary. 

For additional financial questions and considerations 

See Financial Resources