Compression therapy
Compression selected and applied after arterial status is considered, then adjusted as edema and drainage change.
Venous leg ulcer care · Maplewood
Venous leg ulcer treatment in Maplewood — at the bedside.
Compression is the engine of venous ulcer healing — but only when it's applied correctly, tolerated, and maintained. Our clinicians treat venous leg ulcers at home and in facilities with drainage management, periwound skin protection, and compression therapy matched to the patient's vascular status and tolerance. In Maplewood, that means treating patients at home, in senior living, and in skilled nursing facilities near Richmond Heights, Brentwood, and central county clinics — without asking anyone to arrange transport to a wound clinic.
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Call 314-325-0126 or send a referral. Tell us where the patient is and what the wound is doing — we handle verification, scheduling, and updates back to you.
1Tell us where the patient is — home, facility, or hospital
2Describe the wound and what changed
3We sort out coverage details and schedule the visit
Licensed wound care clinicians
We come to the patient
Fast, dependable response
What treatment involves
How we treat venous leg ulcers.
Drainage and skin protection
Heavy drainage is managed and the surrounding skin protected, so the ulcer doesn't grow at its edges.
Edema control
Elevation, activity, and compression strategy that fits the patient's daily reality — not just the textbook.
Recurrence prevention
Once closed, venous ulcers come back without a maintenance plan. We help put one in place and loop in the patient's physicians.
Where we see patients
Maplewood homes, senior living, and facilities.
At home
Bedside visits for Maplewood patients with mobility limits, transportation barriers, or caregiver strain.
In senior living
Assisted living and memory care residents, with findings shared with the community's care staff.
In SNFs and rehab
Individual referrals or scheduled weekly wound rounds for the whole building.
Learn moreAfter hospital discharge
Follow-up that starts within days of discharge — before the wound plan falls through the cracks.
Learn moreQuestions
Venous leg ulcer care in Maplewood: quick answers.
Why is compression so important?
Venous ulcers are driven by pressure from failed vein valves. Without compression, most of these wounds simply will not close — dressings alone treat the symptom, not the cause.
How long do venous leg ulcers take to heal?
Often weeks to months depending on size, duration, and circulation. Consistent compression and follow-up are the strongest predictors of healing.
Is this covered by Medicare?
Coverage depends on the plan and the clinical situation. Call us and we'll walk you through it before care begins.
Do you really come to Maplewood?
Yes — Maplewood is inside our core Greater St. Louis service area, and our clinicians see patients there at home and in facilities. Call 314-325-0126 and we'll confirm scheduling for your address.
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