Chronic Wounds

What Are Chronic Wounds

Chronic wounds are wounds that fail to heal within four weeks or keep reopening despite treatment. They are often tied to underlying health conditions such as poor circulation, diabetes, vascular disease or prolonged immobility.

In facilities like skilled nursing homes, assisted living centers and rehabilitation units, chronic wounds are a daily challenge affecting residents with limited mobility, chronic illnesses or post-surgical complications. In the home setting, these wounds place a heavy burden on patients and family caregivers who struggle to manage complex, non-healing sores without professional support.

Why Treatment Matters

When chronic wounds are left untreated or inconsistently managed, they can lead to:

Serious infections that spread quickly and require hospitalization
Loss of mobility or prolonged bed rest
Increased healthcare costs for families and facilities
Reduced quality of life for patients and residents
Survey citations and liability risks for facilities failing to provide consistent wound care

Early, consistent wound management is essential for healing, reducing hospital transfers and protecting both patient well-being and facility standards.

Signs & Descriptions of Chronic Wounds

Whether in a facility or at home, chronic wounds may appear as:

Wounds that don’t heal within four weeks
Persistent open sores that linger or worsen
Recurring ulcers that reopen after healing
Non-healing skin ulcers resistant to standard treatments
Stubborn wounds that cause repeated infections or complications

How We Help

At Agape Life Multicultural Services (ALMS), we bring expert wound care directly to facilities and homes, ensuring that chronic wounds receive the consistent, specialized attention they need.

For facilities, we provide:

Regular wound care rounds for residents with chronic or recurring wounds
Advanced wound therapies that go beyond standard dressing changes
Compliance-focused documentation to meet state and federal survey requirements
Staff education and training on identifying and preventing chronic wounds
Collaboration with physicians, home health and specialists for integrated care

For in-home patients, we deliver:

Personalized wound care plans based on underlying conditions
Ongoing monitoring to track healing progress and prevent recurrence
Education for family caregivers to support daily wound management
Convenient, at-home treatment that reduces the need for stressful clinic visits

With ALMS, facilities gain a trusted partner in wound management and families gain the peace of mind that comes from expert care delivered right where it’s needed most.