This is not the first time I have heard of this kind of thing happening at nursing facilities.
Either some other resident or staff has taken it.
I insured the quilt I gave my in-laws for just this purpose and then I let it go.
So far so good. It's been over a year and when I visited last, it was still there. I think the main issue is my mother-in-law is still attentive and not "out of it." I just hope the rest of my family down there pays attention and removes the quilt if it appears at risk once Chris is not as independent!
I did decide some time ago that if it's gone, it's gone.
Mean people get their due without my help...