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CORE OF DALE

510 W MEDCALF ROAD, DALE, IN 47523
Score: 0 / 100

With a score of 0/100, Core Of Dale ranks in the bottom tier of Indiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Recent CMS inspections identified 48 deficiencies at Core Of Dale, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 0 / 40 pts
N/A ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 0 / 25 pts
N/A ★ inspection rating
Staffing 0 / 20 pts
N/A ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 0 / 15 pts
N/A ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

48
Total Deficiencies
Sep 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 46 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Sep 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0576 Severity E
    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 46.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 18.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $86,444

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 0 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 0★ → 0 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 0★ → 0 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 0★ → 0 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 0★ → 0 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City/county
Certified Beds
52
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9