Woman Abused Patient In Bensenville Home: State

BENSENVILLE, IL – A Glendale Heights woman was arrested in an incident at a community-based home in Bensenville that resulted in an older woman's suffering burns, authorities said Wednesday.

Darnitia Conner, 58, pleaded not guilty to felony charges, according to a news release from Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office.

The office alleged Conner was a caregiver at the Ray Graham Association home in Bensenville in June when she failed to test the water temperature before placing a resident in a hot shower.

According to the office, the hot water caused second-degree burns to a majority of the woman's lower body.

Conner is accused of trying to conceal the incident, failing to notify staff and medical personnel of the severity of the injuries.

Residents of Ray Graham homes may have disabilities or healthcare needs that require 24-hour support from trained staff.

Conner was charged with three counts of abuse of a long-term care facility resident, two counts of neglect of a long-term care facility resident and one count of reckless conduct.

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office helped with the investigation.