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Federal inspectors found the facility failed to offer boosters to residents aged 6, 16, 25, and 46 during a September complaint investigation.

As of the most recent records, the facility has not submitted a plan of correction.

The resident's blood was drawn on September 5, but the facility's physician assistant didn't review the concerning results until September 9.

Her admission assessment documented redness to her buttocks area — a clear warning sign that pressure ulcers could develop.

The December 29 altercation at Apple Ridge Care Center began with an argument about delayed medications.

What that means in practice is not complicated.

The Philadelphia, Mississippi facility has since reported implementing corrections, with a remediation date of **December 13, 2025**.

The wound VAC was supposed to keep the wound from being contaminated with stool.

Resident 4, who assessment records show is cognitively intact and able to understand conversations, was eating lunch at 12:38 p.m.

He said the dark purple bruise was "about the size of a fist, four-five inches" when he examined it on July 17.

The medication was Tyvaso DPI, used to treat pulmonary hypertension.

Resident #1 developed severe edema that prompted their primary care provider to adjust medication on April 15.