Coralville Resident Charged in $12,000 Theft from Assisted Living Patient

Ieasha Miller, a former employee of Superior Care, allegedly stole from a vulnerable adult client over an extended period.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 33-year-old Coralville resident named Ieasha Miller has been arrested and charged with abuse of a dependent adult and first-degree theft for allegedly stealing over $12,000 from an assisted living patient at the in-home care service Superior Care, where she previously worked.

Why it matters

This case highlights the vulnerability of elderly and dependent adults in assisted living facilities, and the need for stronger oversight and accountability to protect against financial exploitation by caregivers. It also raises concerns about how such incidents are often handled internally by care providers rather than being properly reported and prosecuted.

The details

According to the police report, Miller had access to the victim's bank accounts during her shifts at Superior Care in August 2023. She is accused of making 35 unauthorized transactions from the victim's account between December 2023 and February 2025, using the money for personal expenses like rent and utility bills. The victim only discovered the fraud in February 2025 when he noticed the unauthorized charges.

  • Ieasha Miller worked at Superior Care from July 19, 2023 to February 20, 2024.
  • The victim was a client of Superior Care from March 24, 2022 to January 18, 2024.
  • The theft incidents occurred between December 1, 2023 and February 3, 2025.
  • The victim discovered the fraud on February 24, 2025.

The players

Ieasha Miller

A 33-year-old former employee of Superior Care who has been charged with abuse of a dependent adult and first-degree theft for allegedly stealing over $12,000 from an assisted living patient.

Superior Care

An in-home adult care service where Ieasha Miller previously worked and where the victim was a client.

Susan Young

The founder and CEO of Superior Care, who reported Miller's misconduct and assisted the victim in filing a complaint.

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What they’re saying

“You're supposed to do the right thing, even if it temporarily is going to hurt you. I don't like the story being out there, but now we have somebody that preys on older people that can't be in the system anymore. If we all work toward that, it would be safer for everybody's parents.”

— Susan Young, Founder and CEO of Superior Care (dailyiowan.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Ieasha Miller to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability in assisted living facilities to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation by caregivers. It also underscores the importance of care providers taking decisive action to report and prosecute such incidents, even when it may be difficult or inconvenient for the organization.