A Certified Center of Excellence for Wound Management
Silver Oak partners with VOHRA Wound Physicians — the nation's largest physician group dedicated exclusively to wound care — and has earned recognition as a Certified Center of Excellence for Wound Management. That means our team follows evidence-based, physician-directed protocols, with specialist wound rounds performed on-site at the bedside.
What that means for you
- Bedside visits from board-certified wound care physicians
- Evidence-based treatment plans tracked to measurable healing
- Advanced dressings, debridement, and therapy options on-site
- Faster healing and fewer disruptive trips to outside clinics
Specialized care for complex wounds
Pressure Injuries
Prevention and stage-specific treatment of pressure ulcers and bedsores using physician-guided protocols.
Diabetic & Vascular Wounds
Specialized care for diabetic foot ulcers, venous, and arterial wounds that need expert, ongoing attention.
Surgical & Non-Healing Wounds
Post-surgical incisions, dehiscence, and chronic wounds that haven't responded to standard care.
Lymphedema Management
Specialist-directed lymphedema therapy — compression, manual techniques, and skin care to reduce swelling and protect tissue.
Skin Tears & Trauma Wounds
Gentle, protective treatment of fragile skin, tears, and trauma wounds common in older adults.
Infection & Wound Monitoring
Close clinical monitoring to catch infection early and keep healing on track, coordinated with your physician.
Relief for swelling, protection for skin
Lymphedema — chronic swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system — needs specialized, consistent management to prevent infection and protect mobility. Our team delivers specialist-directed lymphedema therapy on-site, so residents get expert care without the burden of traveling to outside appointments.
- Compression therapy and bandaging tailored to each resident
- Gentle techniques to reduce swelling and discomfort
- Meticulous skin care to lower infection risk
- Coordinated with rehabilitation to protect mobility
Who it's for
Residents and families dealing with chronic, complex, or slow-healing wounds — pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, or lymphedema — who want expert, physician-led wound management in a comfortable, familiar setting.
Why families trust us
Our VOHRA-certified program brings specialist wound physicians to the bedside and tracks every wound to measurable healing. Families gain peace of mind knowing care is consistent, expert, and right down the hall.
Questions families ask
VOHRA Wound Physicians is the nation's largest physician group focused exclusively on wound care. As a Certified Center of Excellence for Wound Management, Silver Oak follows their evidence-based protocols with specialist physicians performing wound rounds on-site at the bedside.
Yes. Because our wound care and lymphedema services are delivered on-site, residents avoid the stress and risk of frequent trips to outside clinics. When other needs arise, residents can also access skilled nursing and rehabilitation in the same community.
Yes. Our team provides specialist-directed lymphedema management — including compression therapy, gentle techniques to reduce swelling, and careful skin care to protect against infection.
Expert wound care & lymphedema management in Marion, Iowa
Chronic and complex wounds — pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and venous or arterial ulcers — need consistent, expert attention to heal. When wounds are managed reactively or treated only at distant clinics, healing stalls and complications rise. At Silver Oak, wound care is a specialty, not an afterthought. As a VOHRA-certified Center of Excellence for Wound Management, our team brings physician-led, evidence-based wound treatment directly to the bedside.
We also provide specialist-directed lymphedema management for residents living with chronic swelling, combining compression therapy, gentle reduction techniques, and meticulous skin care. When recovery calls for more, residents can access skilled nursing care and physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation within the same community — a continuity of care that protects both healing and dignity.
Our admissions team is available to answer questions about wound care, lymphedema therapy, insurance, and what life looks like here day to day. Call (319) 377-7363 or schedule a tour at your convenience.
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Whether you're planning ahead or facing an urgent hospital discharge, our admissions team will walk you through every option with patience and no pressure. Call us or schedule a visit any day of the week.
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