Support Staff

Each Royal Care associate, from nurses to housekeepers, is important in helping meet residents' particular needs. We have carefully chosen a staff of warm, experienced professionals with demonstrated talents. Each one shares our vision of what a skilled nursing home should be, and ensures that every detail contributes to the quality of our residents' care. It's our attention to individual requirements that transforms our health services into health care.



Jim Day
Executive Director

Jim joined the Royal Care team at the beginning of 2011. Jim brings over 30 years of healthcare experience to Royal Care, with 7 years of experience as Executive Director. Jim exemplifies dedication and commitment to outstanding customer service. Ensuring the well-being and happiness of residents and families is not only an expectation, but a priority.




Nadine Domingo
R.N., DON

Education: Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Nadine has been a registered nurse since 1990 and joined the team at Royal Care in 1994. She has served the patients of Royal Care in many capacities and was promoted to Director of Nurses as a result of her dedication to providing excellent patient care and outstanding clinical skills. She is well respected by her peers, staff and the Long Beach community of hospitals and physicians.




Dr. Ronald Philipp
Medical Director

Specialties: Family Medicine Geriatrics

Education:
Undergraduate UCLA - Graduated in 1977
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic
Medicine - Graduated 1981

Acute Hospital Affiliations: Long Beach Community Hospital
St. Mary's Medical Center of Long Beach*
Pacific Hospital of Long Beach**

* Teaching Hospital for UCLA
** Teaching Hospital for Family Medicine and Podiatry Residencies




Myrna Martinez
Physical Therapist, Rehab Director

Myrna has been practicing as a physical therapist since 1984, with many years locally in the Long Beach community. Myrna's experience in the skilled nursing environment ranges from clinician to manager. Myrna joined the Covenant Care family in early 2010 and is a great asset to the Royal Care team as the Facility Rehab Director.