The Interior of the Home

The interior of a recovery home should ensure the following:

• All furniture should be typical for a residential home, in good condition, clean and used for its intended purposes.

• The flooring should be free from trip hazards, stains and excessive wear.

• Extension cords and power strips should not be overloaded and should be used appropriately (for instance, no excess cords or wires hanging from walls or ceilings).

• Walls should be free from holes and stains and paint should be well maintained.

• Ceilings should not be leaking and should not have water damage.

• Appropriate window coverings should be in place.

• Electrical outlets, light switches and light fixtures should have appropriate covers.

• Overall, the house should be clean and free from excessive dirt, dust and/or clutter.

• Resident medications should be stored appropriately, according to the home’s policy. There should be no medications in plain sight.

• Level III homes should have appropriate exit signs posted.

• Homes with children should have dangerous items, such as cleaning supplies and medications, should be safely stored away.

• The home should be free from visible signs of pests, such as mice, rats, bedbugs, etc.

• The home should be free from any signs of use of illicit substances or alcohol, including no illicit substance, alcohol or drug paraphernalia in the home. And of course, no residents should be under the influence.

• The recovery home should be able to explain a resident’s behavior in the home, such as why a resident is sleeping during the day or why there appears to be a clear violation of house policy.