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WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S BRIDGE HOUSE
1018 COTTON ST.
READING, PA 19602

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Survey conducted on 06/23/2026

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on June 23, 2026 by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, 0EZ46701 Women and Children Bridge Program was found to not be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code which pertain to the facility. Therefore, deficiencies were identified during this inspection and a plan of correction is required.
 
Plan of Correction

§ 717.29(b)(1)  LICENSURE Physical plant standards - Bldg-Exterior-Grnd

§ 717.29. Physical plant standards. (b) Building interior, exterior and grounds. The licensee shall: (1) Keep the interior, exterior, and grounds or yard of the drug and alcohol recovery house clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair and free of hazards at all times.
Observations
Based on review of the physical plant inspection the recovery house failed tokeep the interior, exterior, and grounds or yard of the drug and alcohol recovery house clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair and free of hazards at all times. Findings: The baseboard heater ' s faceplate is missing, leaving the heating fins exposed to the room.Door off hinges and sitting against the door frame which causes a safety issueDoor partially off hinges and hanging from the frame which causes a safety issue.Thermostat faceplate is missing, exposing the internal mechanical components.These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process
 
Plan of Correction
Maintenance staff obtained and replaced missing heater covers on June 25th, 2026, so that heating fins are no longer exposed on 2 baseboard heaters. The door hinge to the bedroom door that was loose at the top as well as the bedroom door that was completely off its hinges and sitting against the door frame were re-installed on June 25th so there is no longer a safety issue. A blank faceplate was installed on June 26th, so no internal mechanical components are exposed. New exterior hinges were installed by the building owner on June 26th. Maintenance safety concerns were addressed, and work was completed on June 26,2026. House manager will notify maintenance staff and/or owner to address maintenance issues in a timely issue when concerns arise.

 
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