Madonna Meadows worker allegedly financially exploited resident

(ABC 6 News) – According to the Minnesota Department of Health, an unlicensed caregiver at Madonna Meadows of Rochester used a resident’s debit card to order food deliveries and attempted to cash a check at the senior’s bank.

The MDH report claims that when the resident’s bank noticed the signature on the check didn’t match the one on file, the caregiver fled, leaving her own driver’s license at the bank.

According to the report, the bank notified the resident that someone had attempted to cash a forged check.

When the resident looked at her account, she noticed more than $500 in food deliveries she had not ordered.

The caregiver did not respond to calls or return to the facility.

Madonna Meadows (3035 Salem Meadows Dr. SW) no longer employs the caregiver, according to the MDH report.

“We are truly saddened by this alleged incident and place a high priority on the safety and security of our residents. When we were made aware of the potential theft, we immediately launched an investigation. We reported the incident to the police and the appropriate state agencies. We cooperated with their investigations as well,” communications manager Janis Kivela Hooey wrote in an email. “As noted in the MDH report, the individual is no longer employed by Benedictine Madonna Meadows.

“We have high standards for our associates. All associates are expected to act with integrity, in full compliance with the law and within the requirements of their role. In addition, we expect them to fulfill our Mission and Core Values so every resident receives the highest quality care each and every day. All of our associates undergo a criminal background check prior to beginning their employment.”