Advanced wound care treats chronic and complex wounds that require more than basic first aid or standard dressing changes. This includes diabetic ulcers, pressure sores (bedsores), venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds that aren’t healing properly, burns, and traumatic wounds. We also treat infected wounds, wounds with exposed bone or tendon, and any wound that has been slow to heal for more than 4 weeks despite basic care. Our specialists use medical-grade treatments including specialized dressings, debridement techniques, and infection management protocols to promote healing. If you have a wound that isn’t improving with standard care, at-home advanced wound care can provide the expert attention needed to support proper healing.

Healing time varies depending on the wound type, size, location, and your overall health. Most chronic wounds show significant improvement within 4-6 weeks of starting advanced wound care treatment, but complete healing can take anywhere from 6 weeks to several months. Factors that affect healing include diabetes management, circulation, nutrition, smoking status, and whether the underlying cause has been addressed. Your wound care specialist monitors progress at each visit and adjusts treatment as needed to optimize healing. We track wound measurements, tissue quality, and infection status to ensure steady improvement. While we can’t guarantee exact timelines, consistent specialized care dramatically improves healing rates compared to wounds left untreated or managed with basic dressing changes alone.

Yes, most major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers cover at-home wound care when it’s medically necessary. Medicare Part B typically covers wound care services provided by licensed healthcare professionals in your home. Coverage usually requires a physician order and documentation of medical necessity. We work with most insurance plans and handle the authorization and billing process for you, so you don’t need to navigate insurance paperwork on your own. During your initial consultation, we verify your coverage and explain any potential out-of-pocket costs before beginning treatment. Our goal is to make advanced wound care accessible and affordable, and we’re experienced in working with insurance companies to secure coverage for the specialized treatment your wound requires.

Visit frequency depends on your wound’s severity and healing progress. Initially, most patients need visits 2-3 times per week for wound assessment, cleaning, debridement if necessary, and dressing changes. As your wound improves, we may reduce frequency to once weekly or biweekly. Complex wounds or those at high risk for infection may require daily visits in the early stages of treatment. Your wound care specialist creates a customized visit schedule based on your specific needs and adjusts it as healing progresses. Between visits, we provide instructions for any care you or family members need to perform and are available by phone if concerns arise. The regular monitoring that home visits provide is crucial for catching complications early and ensuring your wound heals properly without setbacks.

Basic wound care involves cleaning wounds and applying simple dressings, suitable for minor cuts, scrapes, or acute wounds that heal normally. Advanced wound care addresses chronic, complex, or slow-healing wounds that require specialized medical intervention. Advanced care includes techniques like debridement (removal of dead tissue), specialized moisture-retentive dressings, infection management with medical-grade treatments, negative pressure therapy, and bioengineered skin products. Our wound care specialists assess underlying factors preventing healing such as poor circulation, infection, or pressure, and address these issues as part of comprehensive treatment. We also monitor for complications, adjust treatment protocols based on wound progress, and coordinate with your physician. If a wound hasn’t healed within 4 weeks of basic care, or if you have conditions like diabetes that complicate healing, advanced wound care provides the expert medical attention necessary for recovery.

Yes, preventing and managing infection is a primary goal of advanced wound care. Our specialists use evidence-based infection control techniques including proper wound cleansing, sterile dressing application, and identification of early infection signs before they become serious. We assess wounds for infection indicators like increased redness, warmth, odor, or drainage, and intervene quickly when problems arise. Advanced dressings create optimal healing environments that reduce infection risk by maintaining proper moisture balance and protecting wounds from external contamination. If infection is present, we coordinate with your physician for appropriate antibiotic treatment while providing specialized wound care that addresses the infection locally. Regular professional monitoring catches infection early when it’s most treatable, preventing complications like cellulitis, sepsis, or bone infection that can result from untreated wound infections. Proper infection prevention and management significantly improves healing outcomes and reduces hospitalization risk.

Scheduling is simple. Contact us to discuss your wound and care needs. We’ll gather basic information about your wound, medical history, and insurance coverage. Most initial visits can be scheduled within 24-48 hours, and in urgent situations we often arrange same-day or next-day appointments. You’ll need a physician order for wound care services, which we can help coordinate if you don’t already have one. During your first visit, our wound care specialist performs a comprehensive assessment, creates your personalized treatment plan, and begins care immediately. We handle all insurance verification and authorization paperwork, so you can focus on healing rather than administrative tasks. Our service area covers Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties throughout Southwest Florida. Contact us today to get started with expert wound care in the comfort of your home.