Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center sits in Richmond, Missouri, and since 1969 has provided skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, working quietly in a nonprofit tradition that started when Howard M. and Helen F. Shirkey donated the land so many decades ago, and now the place stands out for offering all-private rooms with private bathrooms, cable TV, telephones, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, all furnished to make things comfortable while folks get the care they need. The staff here covers a lot, from round-the-clock nursing care and help with bathing, dressing, transferring, managing medicine, and all those basic daily needs, to more specialized help with memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and even short-term respite care when caregivers elsewhere need a break.
There's always someone on duty thanks to 24-hour supervision and a call system that brings help quickly, whether someone faces an emergency or just needs some little thing in the middle of the night, and the safety features like the emergency alert systems and secure memory care give extra peace of mind, especially to families. Inside the facility, folks can use the fitness room, wellness and spa space, the arts and crafts area, a library, and a game room; people stroll on the garden paths, join scheduled daily activities, or gather to watch movies in the little on-site theater, and there's a full meal service with several diets covered, including meals for diabetes, allergies, and other special needs, all served restaurant-style so there's a little dignity left at the table too.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy happen in the onsite therapy departments with experienced therapists like Alicia, and the center accepts both Medicaid and Medicare for payment, which lightens the load for many families, since 110 out of the full 197 beds will be open in June 2025. The staff at Shirkey, led by administrator Chris Brown, prides themselves on keeping a high staff-to-resident ratio for more attention to each person, and they offer housekeeping, laundry, help with setting up moves, and a Care Finder tool to make things easier. Folks get chances for both social and quiet times, from community and resident-run activities to the use of bright, well-kept rooms and peaceful gardens, and for those wanting help to live as independently as possible, there are modern apartments with assistance close by, as well as comfort care and support for anyone facing hospice needs.
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center falls under Shirkey Health Services and shares resources and standards with Missouri's Health Care Association, works with pharmacy and healthcare partners, and involves itself with training and educational programs for CNAs and staff, which helps keep everything up to date. Facilities like this one rarely stand still, and with an active history, caring staff, and a location at 804 Wollard Boulevard, this center tries to offer a genuine, person-centered approach with an emphasis on both health and comfort, because sometimes that's exactly what's needed when skilled nursing or rehabilitation becomes part of life's next chapter.
