The United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville is facing more scrutiny following the release this week of an inspection report by the Illinois Department of Public Health. According to the report, residents’ personal money was moved and used to cover facility bills. The inspection survey stated that the facility failed to keep resident personal fund accounts separate from the business accounts used for paying bills. Illinois law says facilities must keep detailed records of each resident’s account and they cannot mix residents’ money with facility operations money. The Department of Health says the United Methodist Village must now submit a plan to get back into compliance. The investigation into the matter continues.
