Core of Dale
510 W Medcalf Road · Dale, IN · 47523 · 8129377073
52 certified beds Government - City/county Chain: Major Hospital
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Federal penalties on record: $12,682 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.88 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $86,444 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C April 7, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C April 7, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2024 | Fine | $12,682 |
| August 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
| August 2, 2023 | Fine | $73,762 |
| August 2, 2023 | Payment Denial | 98 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155270 · certified since October 15, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.