Missing wheelchair in assisted living facility?

Definitely be proactive on this. My mother is in an assisted living facility too, and she has had things stolen as well, (although nothing that expensive) and although I reported it to management, it all basically came back to me that since she signed a 'theft' waiver, stating she would not be able to hold the facility responsible. I let it slide once, but after the third time, I went to the management and told them that the police would be brought in and there would be fingerprinting done. They decided that maybe they would, from then on, be more proactive regarding resident's belongings, and she was reimbursed. Don't let this go. Keep on it, make them keep searching, and make sure they understand that you aren't going to let them off the hook.

Yes. You should do what you said and also call the omnibudsman and tell them what is going on. Take every step that you can to recover this and I do not like the director's response and her lackadaisical attitude because her wheelchair was not just any wheelchair, it was very expensive and she needs it to function at her best. I sincerely hope you recover it or the insurance will replace it.