Assisted Living Director Accused of Stealing $10,000 from Resident
According to the website ajc.com, a woman who ran an assisted living center in George is facing elder abuse charges after she allegedly stole $10,000 from an elderly man in her care. 39-year-old Veronica Martin reportedly turned herself in to police on Friday and was subsequently released. Police stated that during their investigation, they discovered Martin was able to pose as a family member and gained access to the elderly man’s assets and records.
The report states that the man is missing up to $50,000, of which Martin is responsible for stealing $10,000. There is no information on the penalties that Martin may face as a result of this incident.
One of the major problems that plague both nursing homes and assisted living centers is the lack of monitoring and screening of employees. A nursing home or assisted living facility should be a place where you and your loved ones can rest assured that they will receive the care they need and deserve. It should never be a place where they feel abused or neglected in any way. Nursing homes and assisted living centers should be held accountable for the actions of their employees.
