Woman Charged with Harassment at Eldercare Facility in Curwensville

Kimberly Yingling accused of harassing staff and patients over six-month period

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 56-year-old woman named Kimberly Yingling has been charged with harassment and disorderly conduct after allegedly harassing and obstructing staff and patients at Ridgeview Eldercare facility in Curwensville, Pennsylvania over a six-month period while visiting a patient. Police say Yingling used racial slurs, screamed and yelled erratically, and recorded random staff and patients with her phone, leading to the facility going on lockdown at one point due to her behavior.

Why it matters

Harassment and disruptive behavior at eldercare facilities can create an unsafe environment for vulnerable residents and staff, and undermine the care and dignity that such facilities are meant to provide. This case highlights the need for eldercare facilities to have clear policies and procedures in place to address and prevent such incidents.

The details

According to police, Kimberly Yingling, a 56-year-old resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is facing charges of harassment and disorderly conduct for her alleged actions at Ridgeview Eldercare in Curwensville. Police say Yingling harassed and obstructed staff and patients at the facility over a six-month period while visiting a patient there. Her behavior included using racial slurs towards staff, erratically screaming and yelling, and recording random staff and patients with her phone. The facility was even forced to go on lockdown at one point due to Yingling's disruptive actions. Yingling has now been trespassed from the Ridgeview Eldercare property.

  • Police responded to the facility on February 8, 2026.

The players

Kimberly Yingling

A 56-year-old woman from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania who has been charged with harassment and disorderly conduct for her alleged actions at Ridgeview Eldercare facility.

Ridgeview Eldercare

An eldercare facility located in Curwensville, Pennsylvania where the alleged harassment incidents took place.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure our eldercare facilities remain safe and welcoming environments for all residents and staff.”

— Chief Witherite

What’s next

The judge will determine if Kimberly Yingling will be allowed bail at a hearing on February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of eldercare facilities having robust policies and procedures in place to address and prevent disruptive and harassing behavior, in order to protect vulnerable residents and staff and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.