St. Joseph’s Children’s

Our newest Ronald McDonald House keeps families steps from their child’s care with comfortable rooms, welcoming common spaces, meals, laundry, and a calming wellness room. Open day and night, it’s a place to rest, recharge, and stay close so parents can focus on what matters most: their child’s healing.

  • Overnight lodging for families near the hospital
  • Day-use access for meals, snacks, coffee, and respite
  • Laundry, kitchen, and work/play spaces
  • Wellness room for quiet moments and self-care

3030 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa FL 33607

General House Information

How do you request a room?

Families are referred to the House by hospital staff, a clinical social worker or pastoral care. In some cases, families may refer themselves.

We will take your information up to 30 days in advance, however, families will need to call the House on the day of check-in to confirm availability.

If you do not have a referral, you may call the House staff directly and provide your doctor’s name and appointment date. They will confirm this information before making arrangements for your stay.

Check-in Hours 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, 7 days a week

Walking distance to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Private bedroom and bathroom

Rooms must be slept in nightly to retain your stay

We suggest a $10 per night donation but no one is turned away due to inability to contribute

Room capacity – 4 individuals per bedroom maximum

Full kitchen is available for your use and features shared refrigerators and parental use refrigerators

Community prepared meals are frequently available

Complimentary computers with Internet Access & Complimentary Wi-Fi

Breast pumps available upon request

Complimentary laundry facilities

Access to the House 24 hours a day; you may come and go as you please

You are responsible for cleaning your bedroom before checking out

General House Guidelines

For the safety and well being of our guests, volunteers and staff, you are expected to abide by the following guidelines:

  • Children under 18 must be with an adult at all times
  • We are not able to provide babysitters due to liability issues
  • Food and drinks are only permitted in the kitchen and dining areas
  • Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the Ronald McDonald House. An outdoor smoking area is available
  • Quiet hours are observed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. No visitors are permitted at this time
  • Alcohol, illegal substances, firearms, and weapons are not permitted in the House or on the premises

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