Health Related Temporary Housing | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa
1441 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa
Eligibility
Children ages 0-21 with pediatric illness
Required documents
Background Check
Hours
Mon-Sun 8 am-8 pm
Staffed Mon-Sun 24 hours
Website
https://www.rmhdesmoines.orgApplication process
When families check child into a hospital the pediatric nurse, social worker or physician will call to check on availability and submit a referral on behalf of the family
Fees
$10 room deposit, in certain limited situations will waive the fee
Service area
Polk County, IA
Offers an 18 bedroom facility near Blank Children's Hospital and a 17 bedroom facility inside MercyOne that provides short-term lodging for families from outside Des Moines and Des Moines who bring their children here to be treated for serious illness.
Last Assured
08/08/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa
Provides short-term and long-term lodging for families who bring their children to any local medical facility for medical treatment.