St. Pete Central House

Central HouseGeneral House information
House Manager - Melanie Trubey
(727) 767-3026
All Children's Hospital Outpatient Care Center, Ground Floor
601 Fifth Street South - St. Petersburg, FL 33701

  • Check-in Hours 6:00-8:00 pm
  • Check-out 10:00 am
  • House closed from 4-6 pm
  • Parking available at adjacent hospital garage
  • We suggest a $10 per night donation but no one is turned away due to inability to contribute
  • Families will not be asked to do chores.
  • Free internet access
  • Free laundry facilities
  • RMH staff & volunteers available from 9am-9pm daily
  • VOLUNTEERS needed for these shifts: 9am-1pm, 12-4pm, 3-7pm, 6-9pm.

Located in the first floor of the Outpatient Care Center.

7,000 square feet; 14 private bedrooms with bathrooms

All bedrooms have phones with hospital extension numbers.

Common areas include a large kitchen and dining room, living room, library, and children’s play area.

Day Use
For any family with an inpatient child in All Children’s Hospital
Hours: 10am-4pm
Amenities: snacks, computers, TV, laundry
There is no charge for day use.

Showers/Naps
Rooms are available for showers and/or naps from 12pm-3pm on a first come, first serve basis by seeing staff on site. No phone requests will be taken.
There is no charge for showers/naps.

Night Admissions
For any family with a child in ACH who lives a distance from the hospital.  Room size limits occupancy to 2-3 people.
Families will stay no more than two days before transferring to East or West, if necessary.
Room referrals will continue to go through ext. 77694.

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 restricted to 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.

Please click here to view the most recent list of everyday items the St. Pete House would love to have donated.

Click here to download a Volunteer application.