Nursing home robbery is the unlawful taking of a nursing home resident’s property or nursing home property by force or intimidation, with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of the property. Though a nursing home seems an unlikely target for robbery, nursing home robbery does occur. Even though nursing homes do not typically have much cash or valuables on the premises, a recent Florida nursing home robbery revealed that the perpetrator’s motive was to steal narcotics from the facility.
When researching a nursing home, and later when visiting, family, friends, and nursing home visitors should take note of whether the nursing home is secure. Does the nursing home use video cameras or other security measures to ensure the safety of nursing home residents? Nursing home robbery may be a result of nursing home negligence if a nursing home fails to secure its facility in a manner that keeps residents safe from intruders.
If your loved one has been victimized by a nursing home robbery, contact a nursing home abuse attorney at Johnson Law Group to review the details of the case and determine whether legal action should be taken against the nursing home.
