Core of Dale, Dale, Indiana
- 30
- Citations from health inspectionsIndiana average: 23 a home
- 1
- Residents harmed or put in dangerIndiana average: 0.7 a home
- $12,682
- Fines from the federal governmentIndiana average: $8,742 a home
- No rating given
- Overall rating in starsIndiana average: 3.1
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
10 inspection visits produced 30 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Federal fines came to $12,682 (one fine). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.
This home is a Special Focus Facility. Homes that have done poorly on past inspections are put on this list by CMS, and they get extra attention.
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- The home's overall star rating
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Rating for health inspections
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Rating for staffing
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Rating for quality of care
- No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
- Nurse time for each resident
- 2.99 hours each dayThe Indiana average is 3.69 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.42 hours each dayThe Indiana average is 0.67 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- Not sent to CMS
- Beds that are certified
- 52
- Ownership
- City/county (government)
- Chain
- Major Hospital, with seven homes
- Street address
- 510 W Medcalf Road, Dale, Indiana 47523
- County
- Spencer
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Five citations dated April 7, 2026
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F577 Access to Inspection Results and Advocates: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
Eight citations dated Sept. 25, 2025
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F801 Qualified Kitchen and Dietitian Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F628 Required Transfer Paperwork and Notices: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F576 Private Access to Communication Methods: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
One citation dated May 19, 2025
- F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Jan. 7, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated Aug. 21, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F741 Staff Skilled in Behavioral Health Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated March 8, 2024
- F744 Proper Dementia Treatment and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Feb. 15, 2024
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Jan. 30, 2024
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Nov. 27, 2023
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Oct. 26, 2023
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21, 2024 | Fine | $12,682 |
| Aug. 21, 2024 | Payment denial for new admissions | six days |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Core of Huntingburg Inc. (operational or managerial control).
- The home is run by Rd Dining (operational or managerial control).
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 155270. Other homes in Indiana.