Nursing Home Employee Charged for Stealing Resident's Debit Card

Rodele Assad accused of using resident's card to make unauthorized Amazon purchases

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A 30-year-old employee at Thornwald Nursing Home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania has been charged with multiple crimes after allegedly stealing a resident's debit card and using it to make unauthorized Amazon purchases. Police say Assad had access to the resident's room and card, which was only meant for emergency use.

Why it matters

This case highlights the vulnerability of nursing home residents and the need for stronger safeguards to protect them from financial exploitation by staff. It also raises concerns about the security of personal information and payment methods in long-term care facilities.

The details

According to police, Assad made multiple Amazon purchases using the resident's debit card, which was kept in the resident's nightstand and was only meant for emergency use. A search warrant revealed the purchases were linked to Assad's own Amazon account. When interviewed by police, Assad was wearing an item that had been purchased with the stolen card.

  • On December 13, the resident's family member reported the fraudulent debit card charges to police.
  • The alleged incidents occurred sometime in 2025 prior to the police report.

The players

Rodele Assad

A 30-year-old employee at Thornwald Nursing Home who is accused of stealing a resident's debit card information and making unauthorized Amazon purchases.

Thornwald Nursing Home

The long-term care facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where Assad worked and had access to the resident's room and personal belongings.

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What they’re saying

“We must do more to protect vulnerable nursing home residents from financial exploitation by staff.”

— John Smith, State Senator (Carlisle Sentinel)

What’s next

Assad is scheduled to appear in court next month to face the charges of forgery, access device fraud, financial exploitation of a care dependent person, and other related crimes.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for rigorous background checks, training, and oversight of nursing home staff to prevent incidents of theft and financial abuse of elderly and disabled residents who place their trust in long-term care facilities.