INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an on-site complaint investigation conducted on November 5, 2025, by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site complaint investigation, TNH Sober Living was found not to be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code which pertain to the facility. Therefore, deficiencies were identified during this investigation and a plan of correction is required.
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Plan of Correction
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§ 717.25(a)(1) LICENSURE Financial transactions
§ 717.25. Financial transactions.
(a) The licensee shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to maintain a complete record of collection of fees, payments and deposits between the licensee, the drug and alcohol recovery house or its employees and the resident or on behalf of the resident in accordance with standard accounting practices. The record must include:
(1) All fee deposits, resident fees and other monetary transactions between the drug and alcohol recovery house and the resident.
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Observations
Based on interviews with the residents, staff, and a review of resident ' s records and facility financial documentation, the facility failed to document the collection of fees between the licensee, the drug and alcohol recovery house or its employees and the resident or on behalf of the resident in accordance with standard accounting practices.
Fines are being collected by staff for residents failing to complete chores; however, the facility is not keeping record of the fees.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
The House Manager will review and instruct all Resident Leads (RL) the proper procedure for the proper record keeping of fines. When a resident is fined, a record will be made in the log book of the fine. When a fine is paid, the payment will be recorded in a the log book. The fine money will then be placed in a secure bag. The House Manager will ensure that all RL's have a current fine logbook and that they are keeping a running tally of any purchases made for the good of the house. Instruction will be given to keep the corresponding receipt in the safe bag for any purchases. |
§ 717.25(b)(5) LICENSURE Financial transactions
§ 717.25. Financial transactions.
(b) The licensee shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit the licensee, staff, volunteers or contractors of the drug and alcohol recovery house from:
(5) Directly or indirectly soliciting or accepting a commission, fee or anything of monetary or material value from residents, other related individuals, third-party entities or referral sources, beyond specified rent established in writing at the time of residency.
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Observations
Based on interviews with the residents, staff, and a review of resident ' s records and facility financial documentation, the facility failed to establish, directly or indirectly, soliciting or accepting commission, fee or anything of monetary or material value from residents, beyond specified rent established in writing at the time of residency.
Fines are collected by staff for residents failing to complete chores and are sometimes being doubled or tripled when the resident doesn ' t pay. Also, fines are being imposed for missing house meetings. These additional fines have not been established in writing at the time residency.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
The House Manager (HM) will review and instruct all Resident Leads (RL) the proper procedure for administering fines. The instruction will be as follows: Fines are to be given in $5 increments per infraction per our rules. Fine money is to be kept by the RL in a safe bag and logged in the fine log notebook. Purchases for the good of the house can be made with fine money. All receipts and money must be accounted for at all times and match the log in the log book. At no time are fines to be doubled or tripled. A resident missing a house meeting will be placed on contract as this is not a fineable offense. The HM will periodically review the log book to ensure the proper procedure is being followed. If discrepancies are found the RL may face disciplinary action. |