Mississippi Nursing Home Administrator Steals $60,000 From Nursing Home Resident
Melissa Elaine Webster
Melissa Elaine Webster, the Administrator of The Alternative Personal Care Home, a Mississippi nursing home, was jailed on August 29, 2010 on eight felony counts of exploitation of a vulnerable person after being arrested by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General's Office.
Webster reportedly took more than $60,000 from a former resident of the facility. If convicted, Webster faces up to 80 years in prison and up to $80,000 in fines.
If you have a loved on in a nursing home, you should pay close attention to their financial well-being as well as the care they are receiving. Sadly, some people view nursing home residents as easy targets and exploit them financially. As a family member, you should regularly:
1. Ask to see all billing statements;
2. Review all payments made from your loved one's accounts;
3. Request copies of all checks made from your loved one's account; and
4. Visit regularly and get to know all of the people responsible for your loved one's care.
