GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, OH — A former office manager at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home has been charged with stealing more than $300,000 from over 50 residents' accounts over a period of several years, according to local law enforcement officials.
Christina Williams, 51, of Colerain, was indicted by a Clermont County Grand Jury on 56 counts of felony theft, as reported by Goshen Township Police Chief Bob Rose. The charges stem from an investigation that began in May 2025 when police received an initial theft report involving suspected misappropriation of resident funds by a former employee.
According to the police chief, the investigation was assigned to the department's Criminal Investigations Unit and lasted nearly one year. Detective-Sergeant Chris McMillan and his investigative team determined that Williams had allegedly been taking money from residents' accounts throughout her employment at the facility.
The scope of the alleged theft scheme affected more than 50 residents at the Clermont County nursing home, with total losses exceeding $300,000, according to police reports. Williams was arrested and is currently being held at the Clermont County Jail on a $30,000 bond, as reported in jail records.
Chief Rose stated that staff members at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home have been fully cooperative with detectives throughout the ongoing investigation. The facility's cooperation was instrumental in helping investigators build their case against the former employee.
Theft from nursing home residents represents a particularly serious breach of trust, as these individuals are often vulnerable and depend on staff members to manage their financial affairs with integrity. Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain strict safeguards over resident funds and provide detailed accounting of all financial transactions.
The investigation highlights the importance of financial oversight in long-term care facilities, where residents may have limited ability to monitor their own accounts. Nursing homes are required by federal law to provide residents with access to their financial records and to maintain separate accounting for resident funds.
The criminal charges filed against Williams represent one count for each alleged theft incident. Felony theft charges in Ohio can carry significant penalties, including potential prison time and restitution to victims, depending on the severity and amount involved in each case.
CMS Inspection History
Information about Venetian Gardens Nursing Home's specific CMS inspection history and quality ratings was not immediately available at the time of this report. Families considering placement at any nursing home can research facility inspection records, quality ratings, and complaint histories through the Medicare Care Compare website.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain proper financial controls and protect resident funds from misappropriation. Facilities must keep detailed records of all resident financial transactions and provide regular accounting statements to residents or their representatives.
Ownership & Operations
Specific ownership information for Venetian Gardens Nursing Home was not immediately available. Families researching nursing homes can find ownership details, management company information, and corporate affiliations through state licensing databases and Medicare records.
Resources for Families
Families who suspect financial exploitation or theft at a nursing home should report their concerns to multiple authorities. The Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman program investigates complaints about nursing home care and can be reached through the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center at 1-800-677-1116.
Suspected theft or financial exploitation should also be reported directly to local law enforcement, as criminal investigations fall under police jurisdiction rather than regulatory oversight. Additionally, families can file complaints with the Ohio Department of Health, which licenses and inspects nursing homes throughout the state.
The National Center on Elder Abuse provides resources and guidance for families dealing with financial exploitation of older adults. Financial abuse of nursing home residents is considered a form of elder abuse and may violate both criminal laws and civil regulations governing long-term care facilities.
Families are encouraged to regularly review financial statements for their loved ones in nursing homes and to question any unexplained withdrawals or discrepancies. Federal law requires nursing homes to provide residents and their representatives with access to complete financial records upon request.
Anyone with information about financial exploitation at nursing homes can also contact Adult Protective Services in their state, which investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
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