RE9 Rhodes Hill Care Center Walkthrough (100%)
This RE9 Care Center walkthrough covers every item, puzzle solution, and boss encounter in the Rhodes Hill Care Center, the second major area of Resident Evil 9: Requiem. The Rhodes Hill guide below walks you through both the Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy gameplay sections, including the basement and courtyard sub-areas. Follow this RE9 Care Center walkthrough to achieve 100% completion without missing a single collectible.
What Is the Rhodes Hill Care Center?
The Rhodes Hill Care Center is a sprawling decommissioned medical facility that serves as RE9's second major location. After escaping the Wrenwood Hotel, Grace Ashcroft arrives at this crumbling institution seeking answers about the infection spreading through the region. The facility is divided into three interconnected sub-areas: the main building, the basement, and the courtyard.
This section of the game introduces a critical shift. Partway through the Care Center, you gain control of Leon S. Kennedy for the first time. Leon plays in third-person with a more action-oriented moveset, contrasting with Grace's stealth-focused FPS gameplay. The RE9 Care Center walkthrough below marks clearly when you switch characters.
📝Dual Character Section
The Rhodes Hill Care Center alternates between Grace (first-person, stealth) and Leon (third-person, action). Items collected by one character are not shared with the other. Manage each inventory separately and do not waste healing items in sections where combat is light.
How to Complete the Rhodes Hill Care Center
This Rhodes Hill guide follows the optimal path for 100% item collection. Each step is listed in the order you encounter areas during normal progression.
Step 1: Main Entrance and Reception Hall (Grace)
Grace enters through the front doors after a short cutscene. The reception hall is large and mostly safe. Search the intake desk for a Facility Map that reveals the full layout of the Care Center. The map updates your in-game overlay and shows locked doors, making navigation much easier throughout this RE9 Care Center walkthrough.
Check the waiting area chairs for Handgun Ammo (x15) hidden under a magazine pile. The vending machine in the corner can be interacted with to obtain a Green Herb. Open the staff-only door behind reception using the Reception Key found on the floor near the entrance.
Step 2: East Wing Patient Rooms (Grace)
The east wing contains six patient rooms, though only four are accessible at first. Items are spread across these rooms:
| Room | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room E1 | Red Herb | On the bedside table |
| Room E2 | Handgun Ammo (x10) | Inside dresser drawer |
| Room E3 | Mr. Raccoon #3 | On shelf behind broken bed frame |
| Room E3 | File: Patient Log #12 | Desk, contains safe code hint |
| Room E6 | Shotgun Shells (x4) | Locked — requires East Wing Key |
Room E3 holds the third Mr. Raccoon collectible in the game, sitting on a shelf partially obscured by a broken bed frame. This is easy to overlook, so check our Mr. Raccoon locations guide if you are tracking them all.
The East Wing Key needed for Room E6 is found later in Step 4. Backtrack here once you have it.
Step 3: Nurse's Station Safe (Grace)
The nurse's station on the east wing's second floor contains a safe and a typewriter save point. The safe puzzle requires you to piece together a three-digit code from patient log files scattered through the facility.
The code is 47-22-61. For a full breakdown of how to derive this code and all other safe combinations in the game, see our RE9 safe codes puzzle guide.
Step 4: West Wing and Character Switch (Leon)
After Grace reaches the locked west wing doors, a cutscene plays. Control shifts to Leon S. Kennedy, who enters the Care Center from the courtyard side. Leon starts with a shotgun, combat knife, and basic supplies.
Leon's first objective is clearing the west wing of infected enemies. Unlike Grace's stealth approach, Leon is equipped for direct combat. There are five enemies in the west wing corridor. Use the shotgun for grouped enemies and the knife for isolated stragglers to conserve ammo.
💡Leon Combat Strategy
Leon's knife has a parry mechanic. Press the aim button right before an enemy swings to deflect and create an opening for a counter-slash. Mastering parry timing saves significant ammo throughout the Rhodes Hill Care Center and beyond.
After clearing the west wing, Leon finds the East Wing Key on a desk in the staff break room. A connecting door lets you circle back to the east wing to open Room E6 for those Shotgun Shells.
Step 5: Courtyard (Leon)
The courtyard is an open exterior area connecting the main building to the basement entrance. Leon encounters ranged enemies here for the first time, infected that throw projectiles from the upper balcony. Use the courtyard's pillars as cover and pick them off with the shotgun.
Key items in the courtyard section of this RE9 Care Center walkthrough:
- Green Herb + Red Herb combo near the fountain
- Shotgun Shells (x6) inside the garden shed
- Courtyard Gate Key on the body of a fallen officer near the east wall
- File: Research Memo on the bench, critical lore document
Step 6: Basement Entrance and Chunk Boss Fight
The Courtyard Gate Key unlocks the path to the Care Center basement. Before descending, save at the typewriter near the basement door and manage your inventory. You want maximum healing items and ammunition for what comes next.
After defeating Chunk, Leon unlocks the basement stairway. A cutscene reunites Grace and Leon, and control alternates between them for the basement exploration in the next section.
Why the Rhodes Hill Care Center Is Critical
The Care Center is the largest area in the first half of Resident Evil 9 and contains more collectibles, upgrades, and missable items than any other section. The weapon upgrades found here, especially the Modified Handgun Stock and the shotgun shells, determine how prepared you are for the increasingly difficult encounters ahead.
The Chunk boss fight also serves as a gear check. If you arrive without sufficient healing items and ammunition, you will struggle significantly. Following this RE9 Care Center walkthrough ensures you have collected every resource available before entering the fight.
⚠️Missable Items
Once the basement section begins, you lose access to the courtyard and portions of the east wing. Make sure you have grabbed the Mr. Raccoon in Room E3 and opened the Room E6 safe before triggering the Chunk boss fight. There is no backtracking after the basement cutscene.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I switch from Grace to Leon?
You switch to Leon at the west wing locked doors in the Care Center main building. The transition happens automatically through a cutscene. Leon enters from the courtyard side and you play through the west wing and courtyard before returning to Grace for the basement section.
What is the nurse's station safe code?
The safe code is 47-22-61. The three parts are found in patient log files in Rooms E1, E3, and the reception hall. Our safe codes guide has a full explanation.
How do I beat Chunk?
Chunk has two phases. In Phase 1, dodge its charges and shoot the exposed tissue on its back. In Phase 2, target the glowing sac on its chest when it slams both fists down. Bring at least 12 shotgun shells and 2 healing items. See the Chunk boss guide for difficulty-specific strategies.
Can I return to the Care Center after the basement?
Partially. You can revisit the main building and portions of the east wing via a shortcut, but the courtyard is sealed off after the Chunk fight. Collect everything listed in this Rhodes Hill guide before entering the basement.
Is there a Mr. Raccoon in the Care Center?
Yes. Mr. Raccoon #3 is in Room E3 of the east wing, sitting on a shelf behind a broken bed frame. It is easy to miss because the frame partially blocks your line of sight.
Continue your journey with the Care Center Basement walkthrough, or head back to review the Wrenwood Hotel walkthrough if you missed anything.