Fisher House

Monday 8:00 am to 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Thursday  8:00am to 4:00pm

Friday  8:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday  No administrative Staff on duty

Sunday  No administrative Staff on duty

During Office hours, call or contact a member of the Veteran’s VA Healthcare team (Physician, Nurse or Social Worker)

After hours and holidays, request a consult by a member of the Veteran’s VA Healthcare team (Physician, Nurse or Social Worker)

What is the Fisher House?

Our Cincinnati VA Fisher House opened in October 2001, the Fisher House is beautifully decorated and has 16-private suites complete with common kitchen, laundry facilities, spacious dining room and living room areas for families to gather and offer each other support and friendship while their loved ones are hospitalized at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.

Who owns the Fisher House?

The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership between the Fisher House Foundation, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.  Once the Fisher House is completed the house is then donated to the VA as a gift. The VA operates and maintains the house. 

Does it cost anything to stay at a Fisher House?

There is no cost to stay at a VA Fisher House.

What is the criteria to stay at the Fisher House?

Family members /caregivers of a hospitalized Veteran who live 50 miles or more from the Medical Center can stay at the Fisher House. Exceptions are limited but can be granted by the Fisher House Manager if rooms are available.  Guests must be able to care for themselves and follow the house rules. (Veterans may stay only if they have a caregiver with them while lodging at the Fisher House)

What do families do about meals during their stay?

The Fisher House has a well equipped kitchen for families to use during their stay. Some food items are donated from the community, but most families bring food.

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Fisher House Donation Wish List

Thank you for showing interest in helping the Fisher House at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. You can support those who served for our country in many ways. Volunteering is always encouraged, but many people in this busy world of ours do not have the time to give. Instead, you may donate by giving monetary donations and/or goods to help provide all the comforts of home to the families at the Fisher House while they are going through a medical crisis. This is a sample wish list arranged below. 

• Non-Perishable Food Items, Coffee, Canned Food, Artificial Sweetener etc.
• Bottled Water
• Deserts – Cookies, Pies, Cakes
• Food Preparation for Guests
• Gift Certificates for Restaurants, Grocery Stores and Attractions
• Individually Wrapped Snacks
• Laundry Detergent (High Efficiency)
• Magazine Subscriptions
• Possible Water or Serenity Garden
• Bedspreads, 8-Queen, and 16- Twin Comforter Sets
• Household Carpet Cleaner
• Misc. DVD’s Family Friendly
• Bake Ware, Baking and Serving Utensils
• Food Storage Containers, Plastic, Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap
• Umbrella Holders 

Any monetary donations will be deposited into General Post Fund 1011, Fisher House, and will be used to purchase these goods. If goods were donated instead of money, all goods and services will be tax deductible. Once again, thank you for showing interest in the Fisher House and our nation’s greatest treasure, our Veterans. 

Sincerely,

Nicole Comer, 

Fisher House Manager

For information on volunteering , please call us at 513-475-6373 or email VHACINVoluntaryServices@va.gov

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