Refund from nursing home upon death

i live in torrance, california. my father died on april 15, 2001 while living in a board and care home here. his monthly charge was $2420.00, payable on the 1st. i am trying to determine if his estate is entitled to a refund for the part of april during which he was not a resident. the admission agreement is vague. it says, "the agreement shall be automatically terminated by the death of the resident." i think this is unclear. what is the usual procedure in this type of situation?

What did the 'board and care home' say when you sent them a certified letter (RRR) asking for a refund of the unused portion of the April payment???

You did request it, didn't you???? If not, send the letter now.