Deplorable and unsanitary conditions Persist at Bridgewater State Hospital
The Department of Public Health inspector says he is concerned about disease transmittal.
Rodents, toxic mold, insects, fly infestation, asbestos and other deplorable conditions found at Bridgewater State Hospital. The Disability Law Center has condemned Bridgewater State Hospital. mold expert says " No one should be living or working at this complex due to toxic mold growth and asbestos.
Disability Law Center Monitor Report Feb 7, 2025 Read pages 34-39
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health Observations and Recommendations
Throughout the facility, bathrooms and shower areas were observed to be poorly maintained resulting in unsanitary conditions. The CSP is concerned with the increased risk of disease transmission with the high number of inmates being exposed to such unsanitary conditions. The CSP recommends ensuring all bathroom and shower areas are finished with smooth and easily cleanable surfaces as well as developing a higher frequency shower cleaning policy.
"This facility does not comply with the Department’s Regulations cited above. In accordance with 105 CMR 451.404.
Bridgewater State Hospital Facility Inspection Reports
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/SD3209
https://www.mass.gov/doc/bridgewater-complex-food-service-bridgewater-december-19-2024/download
Additional Dept. of Public Health Facility Inspection Reports- Bridgewater State Hospital
https://www.mass.gov/lists/2024-correctional-facility-inspection-reports
Note: The Department of Corrections follows up with a corrective action report to all Dept. of Public Health inspection reports. These reports are rarely followed through and as a result Bridgewater State Hospital remains extremely unsanitary.