This page covers what Recovery Centers of America at Devon (Devon, Chester County, PA) allows patients to bring at admission. Every rule below comes from Recovery Centers of America at Devon's published what-to-bring list, checked October 2026. Rules can change, so confirm anything you're unsure about with RCA at Devon admissions before you pack.
Quick answers
Can you bring mouthwash to RCA at Devon?
No. It isn't named on RCA at Devon's list, but the rule covers it: hygiene items must be alcohol-free.
Can you bring a cell phone to RCA at Devon?
Not a smartphone. Only devices without Wi-Fi are allowed: E-reader/MP3 only with no Wi-Fi.
Can you bring your own pillow to RCA at Devon?
No need. RCA at Devon provides it.
Not allowed at RCA at Devon
Leave these at home. They are taken at intake or not permitted on the unit.
- Mouthwash: Not named on the list, but covered by the rule: hygiene items must be alcohol-free.
- Toiletries that contain alcohol: Hygiene items must be new, unopened, alcohol-free.
- Hand sanitizer: Not named on the list, but covered by the rule: hygiene items must be alcohol-free.
Allowed with limits
You can bring these, but only if they meet RCA at Devon's conditions.
- Shampoo and conditioner: New, unopened, alcohol-free.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste: New, unopened, alcohol-free.
- Deodorant: New, unopened, alcohol-free.
- Lotion: New, unopened, alcohol-free.
- Sealed, unopened toiletries: REQUIRED: hygiene items new and unopened.
- Feminine hygiene products: New, unopened, alcohol-free.
- Comb or brush: Brush: new, unopened.
- Makeup: New, unopened, alcohol-free.
- Clothing: No revealing clothing or drug/alcohol references.
- Books and magazines: No content glorifying drugs/alcohol; AA book provided.
- Cell phone and electronics: E-reader/MP3 only with no Wi-Fi.
Fine to bring
- Shower shoes: Sneakers, flip flops, slippers.
Provided by RCA at Devon
No need to pack these.
- Razors: Razors provided; electric grooming on bring list.
- Blankets and throws: Blankets provided.
- Personal pillow: Pillows provided.
- Towels: Towels provided.
- Notebook or journal: Composition book provided.
- Pens: Pens provided.
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Recovery Ready is not affiliated with Recovery Centers of America at Devon. This page summarizes their publicly posted rules to help families pack. Recovery Centers of America at Devon's own staff have the final word at admission.