Wound Care

If an elderly loved one has sustained an injury or wound that you can’t care for on your own, our expert wound care team in West Michigan can oversee the healing process with you at home.

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Loved one sustain an injury?

Our Expert Wound Care Team Can Oversee the Healing Process

The healing capabilities in elderly patients are often much slower than in younger patients due to many factors. The body’s capacity to repair skin lessens with age, due to fewer growth factors and stem cells in the skin. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other medical conditions that impair blood flow retard the healing process. Our expert wound care team can oversee and help promote the healing process.

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Healing at Home

Our wound care team can manage your loved one’s wound care right in the comfort of their own home. This allows them to convalesce in familiar surroundings, with family and friends, and avoid the anxiety, discomfort, and cost of a hospital stay. We will oversee the healing process, change dressings, manage medications, and more, as needed.

We can help with:

Infection Management
Medication Management

Dressing Changes
Skin Condition Management

Wound Care FAQs

In-home wound care for the elderly is challenging, and often beyond the capability of family members. Our expert wound care team can help oversee the process.

Why is wound care for the elderly so difficult?

The natural healing process is much slower in elderly patients due to changes in the body with age. Our skin can’t repair itself as quickly and medical conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease impair blood flow, slowing the healing process.

Why do older people get wounds?

There are many factors with aging that make the elderly more prone to wounds. The outer skin layer thins as we age and blood vessels become more fragile, which leads to bruising and bleeding under the skin. Also, the fat layer under the skin becomes thinner and we lose that padding that helps protect us from injury.

What kinds of in-home wound care do you provide?

We provide a full array of wound care service that includes dressing changes, skin condition management, medication management, infection management, and more. Everything that will promote the healing process in your loved one.

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Our Other In-Home Patient Services

Homemaking Services

Only need a little help around the house? Get assistance with daily chores, tidying, and more.

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Respite Care

Do you or a primary caregiver need a break from taking care of a loved one? Our expert respite care team can handle everything so you can take the time away that you need.

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Nursing Care

We assist with routine and specialized medical care. If your loved one’s medical needs are too overwhelming or complex for you to handle, we are here to help and support.

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Personal Care Services

Support your loved ones who need assistance with bathing, dressing, exercise, and other activities of daily life.

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Medication Setup

A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse can set up medications in a dispenser for a weekly or bi-weekly time period.

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Renee A.

Home Health Aide

"I have been with Martell & Co. for 15 months. I love working for this company. They treat you fair. Mrs. Brooke is a very professional supervisor. I really enjoy my clients, we have built a relationship with each other. I love coming into work because I work with very good understanding people. I couldn't ask for a better job. I'm loving what I do for my clients."

Betty B.

Home Care Client

"I have been with the same caregiver for around eight months and things could not have gone any better! It is nice to have someone to help me with the daily tasks I have to do and more. It's almost like having a friend who comes to help me once a week. From small tasks such as going to the store together to gluing broken family pictures back together, the extra help I have is excellent and well appreciated."

Anonymous Client

Home Care Client

"If I have any questions about my care, the manager of Martell & Co., Brooke, is easily accessible by phone or email. She always gets back to me very quickly and efficiently. She is also great at choosing a specific caregiver that will fit my needs. I have had a couple caregivers before the one I have currently, and if they did not work out with my personality, Brooke was quick to find a new one that would fit me better."

Brooke C.

Office Manager

"I have never worked for a company before where the success of the employee both personally and professionally is valued as much as the work that is being provided. I was truly fortunate to find that here at Martell & Co. / Home Care and Assistance."

Paige H.

"In November of 2022 I was on indeed when I found the job “ Home Health Aide” at Martell & Co. I had no idea what it entailed but I knew I was called to do it. 3 months later I’m in love with this job. This job has not only taught me a lot about people in the community, but it taught me a lot about myself on how to be more compassionate, responsible, and trustworthy.
I would recommend this job to anybody who’s In school, has another job or even wants full time. I currently have another job on top of this one and the scheduling is flexible, most jobs don’t allow you to create your own schedule but this one does. This job is very rewarding in many different ways."

Courtney W.

"I have worked for Martell for almost a year now and it is honestly the best homecare company I have worked for. The office staff is amazing! Martell has been great at making me feel appreciated and recognized for the work I do. I have the best clients and feel great at the end of the day knowing I have made a difference to someone."

Want to learn more about our values, team, and services? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Office Locations

Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm
Satu - Sun: Closed

We provide in-home care 24/7

Grand Rapids Area

(616) 719-3244

4641 N Breton Ct SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Muskegon Area

(231) 755-2223

845 Oak Ridge Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441