Rowena's Home Care in Richmond, CA is a state-licensed residential care home that concentrates on medically complex residents. The staff is trained to support individuals who use supplemental oxygen, are younger than 60, and manage diabetes through either oral medication or insulin injections. Advanced dementia is accepted, and the building is designed exclusively for memory care, including dedicated programming and layouts intended to reduce confusion. An on-site nurse oversees clinical protocols while electronic medication administration records from QuietCare and Skynet technology track dosing accuracy and timing.
Daily operations are backed by an activity director, night staff who sleep on-site, and security features such as door alarms, pull-cord alert systems, and fenced front and rear yards. A full range of licensed providers visits the community, including occupational and physical therapists, a podiatrist, dentist, and hospice team. Incontinence care, ambulation support, and complete assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting are available. Mobility needs are met with standby help, one- or two-person transfers, full Hoyer-lift transfers, and services for residents who are bed-bound or rely on walkers and wheelchairs.
Private and semi-private rooms come furnished, and families may paint or decorate, though not every unit offers the same configuration or space for personal items. Independent-living residents on the same campus receive medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, and laundry service, giving them a lighter level of oversight while maintaining privacy.
Meals follow a set menu prepared to accommodate physician-ordered diets such as diabetic-friendly or low-sodium plans. Snacks are available between meals, and staff provide total assistance with feeding for residents who need it, ensuring nutritional goals are met even when manual dexterity or cognition are impaired.
Resident parking, outside smoking areas, wheelchair-accessible common spaces, and campus-wide internet are provided. Scheduled transportation and proximity to public transit make medical appointments and errands practical for those who can travel.