The Accident That Changed Everything
In mid-March, what started as an ordinary day took a dramatic turn for Bob Straton, a resident of Garden Spot Village. A fall in his driveway resulted in a severe hand injury that would test both his resilience and the support systems around him. As Bob recalls the incident, “I fell on my driveway and landed on the outside of my hand and my hand separated 6 inches across. My face was black and blue.”
The severity of the injury required immediate medical attention, and Bob’s close friends quickly transported him to the hospital. While he was fortunate to be discharged the same day, he left with instructions that would prove challenging: his significant hand wound required regular bandage changes and ongoing care.
A Daughter’s Concern and a Fortunate Discovery
For Lori, Bob’s daughter, the situation presented immediate concerns. Living an hour and a half away from her father, she worried about how he would receive the consistent wound care he needed. “I stayed with my dad for the next couple of days,” Lori shared, describing those initial difficult moments after the accident.
It was during this time of uncertainty that a family connection proved invaluable. Lori’s Uncle Les Burge, also a resident at Garden Spot Village, shared news that would transform Bob’s recovery journey. “I was so glad to hear from my Uncle Les that my Dad could get wound care right at Garden Spot!” Lori explained, her relief evident even months later.
Bob himself expressed no hesitations about using the clinic’s services, demonstrating the trust he placed in the community where he lived.
The Healing Process Begins
The nursing clinic at Garden Spot provided Bob with exactly what he needed: professional, accessible wound care close to home. Recalling the experience, both Bob and Lori painted a picture of compassionate, thorough care that went beyond mere medical treatment.
“The staff is very friendly and attentive right when you walk in,” Lori observed. “My dad is brought back to a private room. Amelia carefully took off the bandages and rebandaged his hand.” Bob’s description was more succinct but equally appreciative: “The new dressing was put on with salve.”
The care provider who made the most significant impact was Amelia Hamm, a nurse whose approach embodies both professional excellence and personal warmth. Bob particularly appreciated her careful technique: “Amelia was very cautious with the removal of the old dressing and putting the new dressing on.”
More Than Medical Care: Building Connections
What set the Garden Spot nursing clinic apart wasn’t just the quality of medical care, but the human connections formed during treatment. For Bob, a naturally social person, these interactions became an integral part of his healing process.
Lori recalled a particularly meaningful aspect of their experience: “I loved the care that was shown to my father. Amelia was personal and shared with us about her family. My dad, who is very social, just really took to her sharing about herself.” This personal touch transformed routine medical appointments into opportunities for genuine human connection.
The nursing staff’s approach was characterized by understanding and professionalism, qualities that Bob specifically highlighted as most important to him during his recovery process.
Garden Spot’s on-campus nursing clinic offers a range of services for Garden Spot Village residents and Garden Spot At Home clients. Residents and clients can drop in during clinic hours for blood pressure monitoring and weight checks or make an appointment for educational one-on-one sessions, medication management, wound care, pill pack services and more. We also offer a monthly subscription service for access to a nurse navigator for nurse case management.