Bannister Family House Tour - UC San Diego Health System

Bannister Family House

Bannister Family House: House Tour

Watch a video tour of the Bannister Family House

Bannister Family House provides a home away from home for families of patients undergoing long-term care at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest and Thornton Hospital in La Jolla.

The house has 12 rooms, 8 double and 4 single, each with its own full bathroom. There are several community rooms incuding a TV room, library, living room, children's play room, kitchen and dining room. All guests have full use of these rooms at any time, and are encouraged to eat meals and play games or watch TV together.

The atmosphere in the house is one of a "home away from home" and guests are expected to keep all areas clean. There is a part-time housekeeper who cleans the community areas and prepares rooms for guest check-in.

Laundry: Complimentary laundry machines and detergent are available; linens, towels and a cleaning service is provided once a week.

Items and services available for loan: Strollers, baby car seats, crib, bassinet, futons and high chairs.

Relax in the living room and enjoy the magazines, play games on the computer or help finish the jigsaw puzzle.
Enjoy one of the many magazines or books available for your reading pleasure.
Food may be stored and prepared in the community kitchen that has all the amenities of home.
Guests share meals with other families and give support to each other in the dining room.
All of our guest rooms have a balcony that overlooks our amazing city.
Each of the four single rooms has a queen bed, telephone voice mail, TV/DVD, a private bathroom with hair dryer and a balcony.
Each room has a dresser for storage.
Enjoy the view from your private balcony.
Each room has its own private bathroom.
A courtyard is available for gatherings and barbequing.
Each of the eight double rooms has two queen beds, telephone voice mail, TV/VCR, a private bathroom with hair dryer and a balcony.
Dresser and office space.
Beautiful outdoor landscape.
Books and toys help keep youngsters occupied.
Enjoy one of the many videocassettes on the VCR or watch TV with other guests.
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