Aldea by the Lake Senior Living

Type of visit: Prelicensing

LPA Urena received corrected deficiencies (pictures and videos) via email and text messages. Pre-licensing deficiencies have been resolved Prelicensing is now complete.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a pre-licensing visit and met with the Applicant Talha Ahmed Syed. This is a new facility application for a Residential Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for six (6) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) of which may be a bedridden resident(s). Fire Clearance was approved on 02/26/2026. Bedridden resident approved to reside in bedroom #2. The LPA, and the Applicant toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility will be following Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: The facility has two (2) living room areas. The first living room is located by the main entrance. The living room has a fireplace. At the time of the visit the fireplace did not have a protective cover. The second living room area is equipped with a television, and activities for residents in care, which are located next to the dining room area. There is a dedicated area for the posting of required documents at the entrance of the facility. The Applicant will post an updated Emergency and Disaster Plan (page 2) with the Emergency Contact Names and Telephone numbers and Assignments During an Emergency. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and functional at the time of the visit. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet located in the hallway leading to the bedrooms. The residents’ and staff files will be stored in a locked cabinet located in the dining room area. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer; however, a current version of a first aid manual was missing. A fire extinguisher is located in the dining room area, however at the time of the visit the Applicant did not have a purchased receipt attached to the fire extinguisher. The Applicant stated that they will purchase new fire extinguishers. There is a set of stairs leading to an upstairs staff bedroom. The staircase needs a barrier to prevent residents from going up the stairs. The Applicant will post Emergency Evacuation Floor plans in the living room areas. LAUNDRY ROOM: There is a laundry area equipped with washer and dryer. The washer and dryer are located adjacent to the kitchen. The detergents and cleaning supplies will be locked locked in a cabinet located above the washer and dryer. KITCHEN: Kitchen knives are stored in a kitchen drawer, however at the time of the visit the drawer did not have a lock. Kitchen cleaning supplies are currently stored under the sink cabinet; however, at the time of the visit the drawer did not have a lock. Appliances in the kitchen were clean, and all appeared functional. A seven-day supply of non-perishable food was available. Applicant will purchase a seven-day supply of water. Hot water temperature was recorded at … degrees Fahrenheit. Trash cans have a tight-fitting lid. There were no pesticides or toxins stored near food, or preparation area. BEDROOMS: There are three (3) bedrooms for residents in care, and two (2) staff bedrooms for a total of five bedrooms. All residents’ bedrooms are shared bedrooms. Rooms # 1 and Room #3 are approved for non-ambulatory residents and Room # 2 is cleared for one (1) bedridden resident and one non-ambulatory. All bedrooms were supplied with all required bedding and linens. The Applicant will purchase additional set of sheets and blankets. There is sufficient lighting as well as closet and drawer space available. Bedroom #1: remove side rail from one bed. All bedrooms need a small trashcan with cover for each resident. There are two (2) designated staff bedrooms. The bedrooms’ doors need to have a lock installed and must be kept locked at all times. Residents’ bedroom # 2 needs to have two closet drawers’ installed and bedroom #3 needs storage boxes/baskets added for the eight (8) cubic feet of drawer space. Bedroom #2 EXIT sign needs to be clearly posted. Hallway lights were observed to be functional. BATHROOMS: There are two (2) full bathrooms, with showers. One bathroom is for residents use and one is for staff use. Bathrooms are equipped with toilets and shower grab bars, and non-skid mats. There are sufficient supplies of towels, paper goods and personal hygiene supplies. Hot water delivered was between 127.8 degrees Fahrenheit Continues on LIC 809C... SURROUNDING GROUNDS/OUTDOOR AREA: The exterior passageways were clean. The patio is furnished with outdoor furniture for residents’ use, and shade is available. Barriers will be installed to prevent residents from gaining access to the area where the pool heater is located, and to the right side of facility, which should be inaccessible to residents in care. Side passageway is cleared and has a self-latching gate. The self-latching mechanism is located on the outside of the gate facing the street. A fenced and locked swimming pool was observed in the backyard area. The facility has an attached garage which can be accessed through the outside of the facility. The following deficiencies/corrections will be corrected by: June 19,2026. 1.Fireplace needs a protective cover. 2.There is a set of stairs leading to an upstairs staff bedroom. The staircase needs a barrier to prevent residents from going up the stairs. 3.The Applicant will post an updated Emergency and Disaster Plan (page 2) with the Emergency Contact Names and Telephone numbers and Assignments During an Emergency. 4.First Aid Kit needs the current version of the first aid manual which was missing. 5.New Fire extinguishers will be purchased. 6.The Applicant will post Emergency Evacuation Floor plans in the living room areas. 7.Kitchen knives currently stored in a kitchen drawer/needs a lock. 8.Kitchen cleaning supplies are currently stored under the sink cabinet/ needs a lock. 9.Applicant will purchase a seven-day supply of water. 10.Bedroom #1: remove side rail from one bed. All bedrooms need a small trashcan with cover for each resident. There are two (2) staff bedrooms, the bedrooms’ doors need to have a lock installed and must be kept locked at all times. Residents’ bedroom # 2 needs to have two closet drawers installed and bedroom #3 needs storage boxes/baskets added for the eight (8) cubic feet of drawer space. Bedroom #2 EXIT sign needs to be clearly posted.11. Barriers will be installed to prevent residents from gaining access to the area where the pool heater is located, and to the right side of facility, which should be inaccessible to residents in care. The applicant completed Component III orientation. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. Exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the applicant. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 15, 2026