Core of Dale
510 W Medcalf Road, Dale, IN 47523 · (812) 937-7073
Government - City/county · 52 certified beds
Special Focus Facility Medicare doesn't rate this home: “This facility is not rated due to a history of serious quality issues and is included in the special focus facility program.” Special Focus Facilities get a full inspection at least every six months.
Core of Dale is a Special Focus Facility, so Medicare doesn't rate it. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 5 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,682 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | Not available |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | Not available |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | Not available |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | Not available |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 7, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 7, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 7, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 7, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.April 7, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 7, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 14 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 7, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 25, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.September 25, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 25, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 25, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.September 25, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.May 19, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 21, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.March 8, 2024 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 15, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 30, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 27, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.October 26, 2023 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,682August 21, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 6 daysStarting September 14, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.99 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City/county |
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day | 43.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Willowdale Village Dale · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility Rockport · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Scenic Hills at the Monastery Ferdinand · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Freelandville Community Home Freelandville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Waters of Huntingburg Huntingburg · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Core of Dale on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.