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A caretaker is facing charges of abuse of a mentally disabled person after police said she hit several residents at a group home with a frying pan.
Darnika Martin is charged with two counts.
According to the arrest report, she struck two mentally ill patients at a group home in Pinellas Park.
The woman was unaware that cameras were rolling when she lunged at one of the residents with a frying pan.
The owner just happen to review his cameras over the weekend.
The woman apparently struck one man several times because he was attempting to get food from a bag.
The woman is out on a $10,000 bond.
People living in group homes are usually there because they cannot take care of themselves on a daily basis. These are some of the most vulnerable people in society, and sadly, neglect and abuse run rampant in these facilities. Even worse, people living in group homes are not able to tell others about what is happening to them.
If you have a loved one who is living in a group home, you may have reason to believe that neglect or abuse is happening. Our Tampa Bay Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can help you get the answers you need. We know the regulations that govern group home responsibilities, and what these institutions can and cannot do.
If you believe your loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect while in the care of a group home, we can help you hold the at-fault parties responsible. Call us today at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a free case evaluation. We can make house calls and nursing home visits if need be.