Welcome to Your Home Away from Home
Honoring a legacy of compassion for families and patients.
The Davidson Family Hospitality Center was established through a partnership between Kootenai Health, the Community Cancer Fund, and the Kootenai Health Foundation. It received significant operational assistance from Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. It furthers the vision established by Ace and Ellen’s Walden House, built in 1989. This Hospitality Center initiative was driven by a shared vision to ensure access to care and offer exceptional support services for patients and families throughout the region. With 20 rooms, the center offers a home-like atmosphere, complete with kitchen, laundry facilities, and recreational areas.
The Davidson Family Hospitality Center Details:
- 8,000 square feet
- Home-like setting with a kitchen, laundry facility and recreational spaces
- Easy access to walking trails and a shuttle service to campus locations
- Located on the Kootenai Health campus
Walden House Rooms:
- 20 rooms
- Guests stay at an affordable, reduced rate of $85/night
- If a referral or financial discussion is needed, please contact Transitional Care Services at (208) 625-5042
Stay eligibility guidlines
Guest Qualifications
Adult patients (18 years and older) and their families must be able to care for themselves independently
Able to ambulate independently
Able to transfer from bed to chair
Able to use any durable medical equipment (wheelchair, electric scooter, & walker) independently
If patient requires a Care Giver, Care Giver is eligible to stay for a rate determined either by our sliding scale based on their personal information or current nightly rate.
Care Giver must meet all of the same criteria required of all guests
Adult guests (18 years and older) must be able to pass a sex offender registry check.
Must provide a physical address
Treatment plan to be provided to estimate length of stay
Individuals that have a criminal conviction or pending case or who pose a potential threat to the health, safety, welfare or ability of other guest families, staff and/or volunteers to peacefully enjoy their stay, will not be admitted to the Hospitality Center.
Support our guests at the Hospitality Center as a Meal Volunteer
Meal Volunteers provide an invaluable service when preparing a meal for our families; a well-balanced meal takes one worry away from our families staying at the Kootenai Health Hospitality Center. Rather than spending time purchasing food and fixing a meal, they can concentrate on supporting and comforting their critically ill or injured family member.
Comfort when you need it most.
About the Funding
This $5.85 million project was funded by the Community Cancer Fund, with support from Kootenai Health and the Kootenai Health Foundation, as well as significant in-kind donations from the builder, Katerra. The Hospitality Center is designed to provide safe, comfortable, and home-like accommodations. The hospitality center is operated by Kootenai Health alongside a dedicated team of volunteers. The Hospitality Center represents the largest in-kind donation ever provided to Kootenai Health.
