Nursing homes › Indiana › Core of Dale
510 W Medcalf Road, Dale, IN 47523 · 8129377073 · 52 certified beds
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.
Total nurse staffing: 2.99 (Indiana median: 3.55). RN hours: 0.42. Weekend total: 2.61.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-07 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-07 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-07 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2025-09-25 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-25 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-25 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-25 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-05-19 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-01-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-26 |
| 2024-08-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Honor 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-03-08 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-15 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-15 |
| 2023-11-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-27 |
| 2023-08-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-09-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-21 | Fine | $12,682 |
| 2024-08-21 | Payment Denial | 6 days payment denial |
| 2023-08-02 | Fine | $73,762 |
| 2023-08-02 | Payment Denial | 98 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAXTON, RYAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/27/2025 |
| WHEELER, WHITNEY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/28/2023 |
| CORE OF HUNTINGBURG INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2013 |
| RD DINING | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| BRAZZELL, CHARLES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/23/2002 |
| CLAXTON, RYAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/27/2025 |
| NEESE, KEVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 155270. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.