About A Nurse In The Family
Navigating complex healthcare decisions shouldn’t mean waiting for a crisis. At A Nurse in the Family, we believe in the power of prevention to protect your health and independence. What sets us apart is that our care managers are experienced nurses who serve as your dedicated healthcare advocates.
Your voice matters in your healthcare journey. That’s why we not only attend medical appointments but also know how to advocate effectively on your behalf. We translate complex medical information into clear, actionable insights that both you and your family can understand, eliminating the fragmentation that often leads to preventable complications.
We understand the weight of healthcare concerns on families – the worries, the uncertainty, the desire to make the right decisions. That’s why we’ve also developed a carefully cultivated network of trusted healthcare partners: respected doctors, pharmacists and social workers who share our unwavering commitment to your wellbeing. These professionals aren’t just partners; they’re an extension of our dedication to your care.
By combining our clinical expertise with compassionate care management, we create a shield of protection for your health today while building a strategic plan for your tomorrow. Because at A Nurse in the Family, your health isn’t just about managing the present – it’s about preventing future complications and maintaining your independence.
Our Mission
Providing compassionate, personalized and professional home care to promote health, enhance quality of life and empower individuals in their own home.
Our Values
We embody compassion, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring the highest standards of care and trust in every interaction.
Our Vision
To set the standard for patient-centered services, fostering innovation, and collaboration to enhance the well-being and independence of individuals in their homes
Cheryl Ringo MSN, MBA, RN, Board Certified Advocate
President & Founder, A Nurse IN THE FAMILY
President and Founder of A Nurse in the Family, Cheryl Ringo began her career as a volunteer at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. She always had a passion and calling for helping others. She became a Registered Nurse in 2004 and later earned her Master’s Degree in nursing, business and health administration.
Now, with 19 years of acute care experience in the emergency department with Intensive Care and Case Management, Cheryl is thrilled to offer her expertise in care to families in Contra Costa County and beyond.
“I Hope To Be A Guiding Light To My Community, To Provide Support And Solace. It Would Be My Pleasure To Serve You.”
~ Cheryl Ringo, President & Founder
Why I started A Nurse In The Family
My Dad asked that when the time came, I would keep him comfortable. I spent the last 19 days by his side coordinating care and getting him home on hospice. After years 15 years caring for others, I got to care for my dad. I brought him coffee every morning, gave him a shave, washed his hair, gave him mani/pedi while listening to Christmas music and got him his last Christmas tree. We even managed to play a few hands of blackjack!
I coordinated with multiple docs and directed his care and transition home. The same way I cared for him, he cared for me. He had a legacy box for me. We had open communication about what end of life looked like for him as he started preparing me about three years ago that this day was coming and what to do and what he wanted when the time came.
I questioned my decisions a few times, but now… I see I made good choices and I feel I did him proud. His decisions were just that, they were his. What a beautiful gift I gave him doing what he wanted when he was no longer able to communicate that. After years of dedication to others, I had the pleasure to care for my father. It was after his passing that I realized that there is a genuine need to help others.
The hospital and health system is a cold, dark place filled with sadness, fear, and exhaustion. People are often left confused because there is no one to take the time needed to explain. The time that is needed to feel that you genuinely matter has been lost and replaced…fueled by profits. The public does not know what they’re entitled to, they don’t know what to ask for. They are unaware that not all agencies are created equal. They need someone who will listen, take time, and assist them in whatever difficulties they are facing.
The idea of providing this individual service is where A Nurse in the Family came from. I hope to be a guiding light to my community, to provide support and solace.
It would be my pleasure to serve you!