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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198601937
Report Date: 02/06/2025
Date Signed: 02/06/2025 02:46:42 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/06/2025 02:46 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHTER OUTLOOK IFACILITY NUMBER:
198601937
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
WENDY DE LEONFACILITY TYPE:
775
ADDRESS:2110 E. GLADWICK STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 631-2070
CITY:RANCHO DOMINGUEZSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90220
CAPACITY: 90CENSUS: 52DATE:
02/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:17 PM
MET WITH:Wendy De LeonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 02/06/25, at 1:17pm, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) Staff conducted an unannounced visit to Brighter Outlook I. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the required annual inspection, using the new Care Tool. CCLD staff was met by Wendy De Leon, Administrator, and Shameka Bolden, Instructor, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 90 non-ambulatory clients aged 18 and over. Currently, the facility has (52) non-ambulatory consumers. The facilities’ annual fees are current.

The facility is a single-story commercial structure located in a business area. The Adult Day Program consists of the following: Lobby, Executive and Administrative Offices, Nurse Station, six (6) bathrooms, Activity Room, Laundry Room, Changing Station, Staff/Lunchroom, Computer room, and Storage Room.

CCLD staff conducted a records review of (5) consumer records, (5) staff records, and reviewed the facility disaster plan. All client & staff records were complete. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 regulations at the time of the visit. Staff reviewed (5) Client Medication Administration Records and did not observe any discrepancies at the time of visit.

CCLD staff and the instructor toured the physical plant:

Activity Room: Furniture, tables, and chairs are in good repair. Staff observed leisure activities including games, arts and crafts, music, books, and mat activities. Staff observed the nurse’s station which contained client medications and they were locked and stored securely.

Kitchen: All knives/sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to consumers in care. Staff observed that the refrigerator, microwave, and counter tops were clean. The day program does not provide lunch; however, snacks are available to consumers. The water temperature measured 106.2F degrees in the kitchen.

Facility Evaluation Report Continued On LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Janae Hammond
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perry Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHTER OUTLOOK I
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601937
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025
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Consumer Bathrooms: Staff observed the restrooms and found them to be clean and operational. Hot water temperature measured 107.1F degrees. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly.

Laundry Room: Toxins were locked and inaccessible to consumers in care, both washer and dryer were working and in good repair.

Changing Room: Curtains for privacy, tables and hygiene supplies were observed.

There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. Adequate lighting is provided, and adequate storage for client’s personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. The facility has current activity schedules posted, and each instructor develops and follows specific monthly lesson plans. Emergency disaster plan, and all other mandated inspection control posters were posted. All rooms are adequately equipped and furnished to conduct all daily activities.

Staff observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to clients. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kits and manuals were checked and fully stocked. The fire extinguishers were charged and last inspected on 01/17/2025. Smoke/ Carbon Monoxide detectors were operable. The last fire drill was conducted on 01/21/2025 and an earthquake drill was conducted on 01/21/2025. The facility has current liability insurance, and it expires on 10/18/2025.

During the visit, staff observed the facility infection control practices. Staff observed the following: screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations were in common areas and restrooms, telephone line was operable, and that the facility had the required postings, posted throughout the facility. Staff further observed the facility to have a 90-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Staff advised the administrator to continuously monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and Community Care Licensing (www.cdss.ca.gov) for Provider Informational Notices (PIN) and for any updates relating to COVID-19 guidance and other related issues.

During today’s visit there were no deficiencies observed.

An exit interview was held and copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Wendy De Leon, Administrator.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Janae Hammond
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perry Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
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