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Core of Dale

510 W Medcalf Road, Dale, IN 47523 · 8129377073 · 52 certified beds

OverallNot rated
Health inspectionsNot rated
StaffingNot rated
Quality measuresNot rated
Special Focus: CMS lists this facility as SFF — among the facilities with the most serious ongoing compliance problems in the country.

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Major Hospital, a group operating 6 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $113,449 in federal fines.

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 2.99 (Indiana median: 3.55). RN hours: 0.42. Weekend total: 2.61.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-04-07Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-05-07
2026-04-07Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. DHealthcorrected 2026-05-07
2026-04-07Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-05-07
2026-04-07Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. CHealthcorrected 2026-05-07
2026-04-07Post nurse staffing information every day. CHealthcorrected 2026-05-07
2025-09-25Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Fcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-09-25Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Fcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-09-25Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-09-25Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-09-25Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-09-25Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-09-25Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-09-25Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-30
2025-05-19Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-01-07Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-01-26
2024-08-21Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Jcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. EHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Notify 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. EHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. DHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-21Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2024-09-20
2024-03-08Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-05
2024-02-15Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-02-29
2024-01-30Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-02-15
2023-11-27Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-12-08
2023-10-26Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-27
2023-08-02Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Jcomplaintcorrected 2023-09-28

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-21Fine$12,682
2024-08-21Payment Denial6 days payment denial
2023-08-02Fine$73,762
2023-08-02Payment Denial98 days payment denial

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
CLAXTON, RYANCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/27/2025
WHEELER, WHITNEYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/28/2023
CORE OF HUNTINGBURG INCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2013
RD DININGOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2024
BRAZZELL, CHARLESOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/23/2002
CLAXTON, RYANOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/27/2025
NEESE, KEVINOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2022

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 155270. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.