Beacon House is a home-away-from-home for families whose loved ones are receiving treatment for serious illnesses, injuries or other chronic medical conditions at Marquette area hospitals, medical centers, physician and dental clinics and other practices, including hospices. With 34 comfortable bedrooms, Beacon House offers a welcoming, home-like environment for families to rest and relax while coping with their loved ones' hospitalization. Since June 2002, Beacon House has served more than 20,000 families (nearly 1,700 in 2009 alone).