Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Mercedes Diaz Homes, INC - la Cima, Whittier04/02/2026Licence 198603640

Capacity4
Census3
Date signed04/02/2026 03:01:06 PM
Name of licensing program analystErik Zaragoza
Name of licensing program managerDavid Sicairos
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erik Zaragoza conducted a case management visit in regards to a death report received for Client #1 (C1), who passed away on 3/17/2026. LPA met with Melanie Vergara, DSP for the facility, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Crystal Alegre was notified of the visit by phone call.

According to the death report, it describes that C1 had difficulty breathing, and that their physician recommended that they be taken to the hospital following testing on their breathing showed that it was abnormal. C1 had passed away at the hospital, however the cause of death is unknown.

During the visit LPA requested that administrator Crystal Alegre submit C1's Physician's Report, FACE Sheet, Individual Program Plan (IPP), and their Medication Administration Records (MARs) for the months of February and March to LPA by email. LPA requested that the administrator submit a copy C1's death certificate to LPA once it became available. LPA also toured the bedroom of C1 and found no concerns.

No deficiencies were observed following the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of this report was provided.

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