RE9 Care Center Basement Walkthrough & All Collectibles
This RE9 Care Center Basement walkthrough covers every collectible, puzzle, and encounter in the underground section of the Rhodes Hill Care Center. The Care Center Basement is the third area in Resident Evil 9: Requiem, picking up directly after the Chunk boss fight. Both Grace and Leon explore these flooded corridors together, and this guide ensures you leave with every item before heading to the Courtyard.
What Is the Care Center Basement?
The Care Center Basement is a sprawling underground network beneath the Rhodes Hill facility. After defeating Chunk in the Care Center, Grace and Leon descend into the basement to find an alternate exit from Rhodes Hill. The basement is split into three distinct zones: the flooded corridor, the generator room, and the morgue wing.
This section is notable for its oppressive atmosphere and limited visibility. Much of the basement is submerged in knee-deep water, which slows movement and masks audio cues from enemies. The RE9 Care Center Basement walkthrough below guides you through each zone in the optimal order for maximum item collection.
💡Flashlight Management
The basement is the darkest area in RE9 so far. Your flashlight battery drains quickly, so toggle it off in well-lit rooms to conserve power. Battery pickups exist but are limited. Check our beginner tips guide for more resource management advice.
How to Complete the Care Center Basement
Follow this RE9 Care Center Basement walkthrough step by step to collect all items and reach the exit without missing anything.
Step 1: Flooded Corridor (Grace)
After the post-Chunk cutscene, Grace takes point in the flooded corridor. Wade through the water carefully. Two submerged enemies lurk beneath the surface and will grab Grace if you walk directly over them. Watch for ripples in the water to spot them before they strike.
Search the corridor walls for supply shelves. There are three alcoves along the left wall, each containing useful items:
| Location | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alcove 1 | Handgun Ammo (x15) | On shelf behind pipe |
| Alcove 2 | Green Herb | Floor level, easy to miss in water |
| Alcove 3 | File: Basement Memo | Contains generator room code hint |
| Dead-end pipe | Mr. Raccoon #5 | Inside open pipe, crouch to see |
| Maintenance panel | Gunpowder | Pry open panel with knife |
The Mr. Raccoon #5 collectible is hidden inside a large open pipe at the dead-end past Alcove 3. You need to crouch to spot it inside the pipe. See our Mr. Raccoon locations guide for the full checklist.
Step 2: Generator Room Puzzle (Leon)
Control switches to Leon for the generator room. The generator must be restarted to power the elevator leading out of the basement. This is a three-part puzzle requiring you to reroute power through junction boxes.
The solution is straightforward: activate junction boxes in the order C, A, B. The letters are labeled on each box. Activating them out of order triggers a short-circuit that resets progress and spawns an additional enemy.
⚠️Generator Room Enemies
Restarting the generator attracts three infected to the room. Leon should prepare by placing the two explosive barrels near the doorway before starting the puzzle. Shoot the barrels when enemies enter for an efficient clear. For all puzzle solutions, check our safe codes and puzzles guide.
After restoring power, the lights activate throughout the basement. This makes navigating the morgue wing significantly easier and reveals previously hidden item pickups.
Step 3: Morgue Wing (Grace and Leon)
The morgue wing is the final and most dangerous section of this RE9 Care Center Basement walkthrough. Grace and Leon split up to cover two parallel corridors that converge at the elevator shaft.
Grace's corridor contains three examination rooms. Search every drawer and cabinet:
- Red Herb in Examination Room 1 inside the medicine cabinet
- Shotgun Shells (x4) in Examination Room 2 under the gurney
- File: Dr. Harmon's Notes on the desk in Examination Room 3, a key lore document explaining the infection origin
- Antique Coin #4 behind a loose wall tile in the hallway between rooms
Leon's corridor has fewer items but more combat encounters. Four infected patrol the morgue storage area. Use Leon's parry mechanic to conserve shotgun ammo for the upcoming encounter.
Step 4: The Girl Encounter (Grace)
At the elevator shaft, Grace encounters The Girl for the second time. Unlike the scripted chase in the Wrenwood Hotel, this encounter gives you a small arena to work with.
After driving The Girl away, both characters board the elevator. A cutscene plays as they ascend to the courtyard level and discover the next path forward.
Missable Items Checklist
The Care Center Basement is a one-time area on your first playthrough. Once you take the elevator up, you cannot return until New Game Plus. Double-check this list before leaving:
- Mr. Raccoon #5 in the flooded corridor pipe
- Antique Coin #4 behind the loose tile in the morgue wing
- File: Basement Memo and File: Dr. Harmon's Notes
- Reinforced Handgun Stock from the generator room locker (unlocked after power restoration)
📝Point of No Return
The elevator ride to the courtyard is permanent. Make sure every item on the checklist above is collected before interacting with the elevator. This RE9 Care Center Basement walkthrough lists all missable items, but double-check your inventory to be safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I solve the generator room puzzle?
Activate the three junction boxes in the order C, A, B. The letter labels are on the front of each box. Activating them in the wrong order causes a short-circuit and spawns an extra enemy.
Where is Mr. Raccoon #5?
Mr. Raccoon #5 is inside a large open pipe at the dead-end past Alcove 3 in the flooded corridor. Crouch down to see it inside the pipe. It is completely hidden from standing height.
Can I kill The Girl in the basement?
No. The Girl cannot be killed during the basement encounter. You can only stagger her by landing headshots until she retreats. Three staggers are required to end the encounter and unlock the elevator.
What items should I bring to the basement?
Bring at least 20 handgun rounds, 8 shotgun shells, and 2-3 healing items. The basement has some pickups but not enough to sustain you through both the morgue enemies and The Girl encounter if you arrive empty-handed.
Continue to the Courtyard walkthrough for the next chapter, or revisit the Care Center walkthrough if you missed anything above ground.