A former Rochester nursing home employee has been charged with assaulting an elderly resident in his room, causing injuries that sent him to a hospital, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday.
C'Vanna Gibson, 24, of Rochester, was arrested and arraigned in Rochester City Court on a felony count of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person and a misdemeanor count of willful violation of health laws.
The attorney general's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit alleges Gibson, then a certified nursing assistant at Kirkhaven Nursing Home, attacked the resident at about 3:30 a.m. Dec. 11, 2025. Investigators said she grabbed his arm and pushed him into a bed, causing a large skin tear, bleeding and bruising.
Gibson is also accused of grabbing and twisting the resident's genitals and throwing liquid in his face. The resident was taken to a hospital, where he reported the incident to the Rochester Police Department.
Rochester police conducted the initial investigation before referring the allegations to the attorney general's office. Detectives Ahd Almansoob and Stephen Sachman investigated with assistance from medical analyst Jennifer Cronkhite, according to the office.
Gibson pleaded not guilty before City Court Judge Melissa Barrett. If convicted of the top charge, she could face a maximum prison term of 1â…“ to four years; the charges remain allegations.
James said nursing home residents deserve safe and compassionate care and pledged to continue investigations into abuse and neglect. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney Elizabeth Buckley under Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Regional Director William Gargan.
The unit investigates Medicaid provider fraud and abuse or neglect of nursing home residents. Complaints can be submitted confidentially through the attorney general's office or by calling 800-771-7755; emergencies should be reported to 911.
The unit's federal fiscal year 2026 funding totals nearly $70.8 million. Federal grant funding covers 75%, or about $53.1 million, while New York provides the remaining nearly $17.7 million.
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