Core of Dale
510 W Medcalf Road, Dale, IN 47523 · Spencer County · 52 certified beds · avg 44 residents/day · certified since Oct 15, 1985
SFF
Part of chain: MAJOR HOSPITAL (6 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: —/5 · CMS overall rating: —/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Aug 21, 2024 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Sep 20, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Aug 2, 2023 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Sep 28, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (31)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint |
| Apr 7, 2026 | C · Minimal risk, facility-wide | The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | C · Minimal risk, facility-wide | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service. · from a complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately. |
| Sep 25, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Sep 25, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). |
| Sep 25, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint |
| May 19, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint |
| Jan 7, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Aug 21, 2024 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Aug 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have enough staff with the right skills to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of its residents, such as those living with dementia or depression. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Mar 8, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. · from a complaint |
| Feb 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| Jan 30, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Nov 27, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Oct 26, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint |
| Aug 2, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 5).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $12,682, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | Fine | $12,682 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days from Sep 14, 2024 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.99 | 3.42 | 3.95 | top 15% in Indiana; top 40% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.69 | top 49% in Indiana; bottom 47% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.47 | 3.01 | 3.50 | top 16% in Indiana; top 43% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.29 | 0.47 | 0.48 | bottom 21% in Indiana; bottom 30% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 0.0 | 45.9 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 40.4 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.99, RN 0.42, weekend 2.61. Staffing rating: —/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: —/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Government - City/county
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Management Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2020 |
| Brazzell, Charles | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2002 |
| Brazzell, Charles | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2002 |
| Claxton, Ryan | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Claxton, Ryan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Claxton, Ryan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Core and Associates LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1997 |
| Core of Huntingburg INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Core of Huntingburg INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2025 |
| Horton, Frances | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2025 |
| HSC Medical Billing & Consulting LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1999 |
| Lacy Beyl & Company INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2020 |
| Neese, Kevin | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Neese, Kevin | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Rd Dining | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Rd Dining | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2025 |
| Wheeler, Whitney | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/28/2023 |
| Wheeler, Whitney | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2002 |
| Williams Bros Health Care Pharmacy INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2008 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
- "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
- "Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowdale Village | 0.5 mi | Dale, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Scenic Hills at the Monastery | 8.4 mi | Ferdinand, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Waters of Huntingburg, the | 10.0 mi | Huntingburg, IN | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Brookside Village INC | 15.0 mi | Jasper, IN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Cathedral Health Care Center | 15.8 mi | Jasper, IN | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Transcendent Healthcare of Boonville - North | 16.7 mi | Boonville, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Woodmont Health Campus | 16.8 mi | Boonville, IN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood | 17.0 mi | Jasper, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Charles Health Campus | 17.2 mi | Jasper, IN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Timbers of Jasper the | 17.2 mi | Jasper, IN | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Transcendent Healthcare of Boonville | 17.5 mi | Boonville, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Heartland Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 17.9 mi | Lewisport, KY | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155270.