Monday, March 29, 2021

2 Charged With Caretaker Neglect After Maggots, Old Food Trays Found Inside Resident Room

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 JENKS, Okla. -

Police say two former employees at the Grace Living Center in Jenks have been charged with neglect after maggots were found in a room in 2018.

An affidavit says a family friend visited a resident and found flies, old food trays, maggots, and soiled sheets in the room. Melissa Moore, the certified nurse's assistant on duty at the time, and her former supervisor, Troy Rappe, each face one count of Caretaker Neglect.

It says the friend took photos after the room was cleaned, and when they went back the next day, they found two more food trays and a stray pill. The affidavit says Grace Living Center conducted an internal investigation and found Moore had been neglecting her responsibilities her duties and was fired.

Rappe has been arrested for his connection to the case.

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