An overnight caregiving shift in Cheviot ended with an arrest after authorities say Iyanna Casey, a Cincinnati home-care worker, left an elderly man alone until morning. Another staff member later found the man on the floor in soiled clothing, and Casey is now facing a patient endangerment charge, according to police.
Arrest details
According to WKRC, the incident allegedly took place on July 8 at an apartment on Camvic Terrace in Cheviot, where Casey, identified as an employee of Total Homecare Solutions, is accused of leaving the patient unsupervised overnight. Another staff member discovered the man the next morning and contacted authorities. Police have charged Casey with patient endangerment, and investigators are still working the case.
Agency background
Reports identify Total Homecare Solutions as Casey’s employer. The agency’s website describes the company as providing in-home supports and hiring direct-support professionals across the Cincinnati region. The site lists Cincinnati offices and a local application portal, according to Total Homecare Solutions.
Legal implications
Ohio’s patient endangerment law, R.C. 2903.341, covers conduct that creates a substantial risk to the health or safety of vulnerable individuals and can bring felony penalties if serious physical harm occurs. State administrative rules also classify patient endangerment as a disqualifying offense for many direct-care jobs, meaning a conviction or certain official findings can block someone from working in licensed home-care settings, depending on the specific provisions of the statute and related guidance.
Reporting and context
For suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, Ohio’s Adult Protective Services program takes reports around the clock by phone at 1-855-644-6277 and through an online portal at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The department notes that local agencies receive more than 100 Adult Protective Services referrals per day statewide, highlighting the volume of concerns that county investigators are asked to review. In an emergency or if someone appears to be in immediate danger, officials advise calling 911 first.
What’s next
Casey’s patient endangerment case will move through Hamilton County’s courts, where dockets and filings will show any arraignment date or future hearings. For now, WKRC remains the primary public source detailing the arrest and the allegations.
