CORE OF DALE

Special Focus Facility · Spencer · IN · Government - City/county · MAJOR HOSPITAL chain · 52 certified beds · CCN 155270 · MAJOR HOSPITAL


CORE OF DALE operates 52 certified beds in DALE, Indiana. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1985-10-15. It averages 43.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at CORE OF DALE?

CMS lists 31 health-inspection deficiencies for CORE OF DALE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-07.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-07F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2026-04-07F0580, F0658Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D
2026-04-07F0577, F0732Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. / Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2025-09-25F0801, F0812Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-09-25F0576, F0641, F0657, F0921Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-09-25F0628, F0692Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2025-05-19F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D
2025-01-07F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2024-08-21F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-08-21F0623, F0625, F0880Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-08-21F0578, F0641, F0656, F0657, F0741, F0842Honor 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. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-03-08F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D
2024-02-15F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-01-30F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2023-11-27F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2023-10-26F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-08-02F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J

Why was CORE OF DALE fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-21Fine$12,682

Has CORE OF DALE had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-09-146

How is CORE OF DALE staffed relative to the IN average?

MeasureThis facilityIN average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.992913.67961
Average number of residents per day43.672.5

Who owns CORE OF DALE, and what chain is it in?

CORE OF DALE is registered with CMS as Government - City/county, operates under the legal business name MAJOR HOSPITAL and belongs to the MAJOR HOSPITAL chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
CORPORATE OFFICERCLAXTON, RYAN, WHEELER, WHITNEYsince 03/27/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCORE OF HUNTINGBURG INC, RD DINING, BRAZZELL, CHARLES, CLAXTON, RYAN, NEESE, KEVINsince 03/27/2025
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFHORTON, FRANCESsince 10/03/2025
ADP OF THE SNFBLUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, CORE AND ASSOCIATES LLC, CORE OF HUNTINGBURG INC, HSC MEDICAL BILLING & CONSULTING LLC, LACY BEYL & COMPANY INC, RD DINING, WILLIAMS BROS HEALTH CARE PHARMACY INC, BRAZZELL, CHARLES, CLAXTON, RYAN, NEESE, KEVIN, WHEELER, WHITNEYsince 03/27/2025

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