Core of Dale
510 W MEDCALF ROAD, Dale, IN, 47523
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 5 deficiencies against Core of Dale in Dale, Indiana at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-04-07, 1 of them arising from complaints. 2 findings have been recorded at the immediate-jeopardy level, the most serious CMS uses, meaning a resident was placed in immediate danger. Medicare has fined it 2 times, totalling $86,444.
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2026-04-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0580 · 2026-04-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0658 · 2026-04-07 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0577 · 2026-04-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F0732 · 2026-04-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0801 · 2025-09-25 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2025-09-25 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0576 · 2025-09-25 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0641 · 2025-09-25 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0657 · 2025-09-25 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0921 · 2025-09-25 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0628 · 2025-09-25 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0692 · 2025-09-25 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0602 · 2025-05-19 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0600 · 2025-01-07 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0689 · 2024-08-21 · from a complaint · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0623 · 2024-08-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0625 · 2024-08-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2024-08-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0578 · 2024-08-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
What Medicare has fined this home
Who owns Core of Dale
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAXTON, RYAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/27/2025 |
| WHEELER, WHITNEY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/28/2023 |
| CORE OF HUNTINGBURG INC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2013 |
| RD DINING | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| BRAZZELL, CHARLES | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/23/2002 |
| CLAXTON, RYAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/27/2025 |
| NEESE, KEVIN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| HORTON, FRANCES | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/03/2025 |
| BLUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2020 |
| CORE AND ASSOCIATES LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/1997 |
| CORE OF HUNTINGBURG INC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/07/2025 |
| HSC MEDICAL BILLING & CONSULTING LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/1999 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 155270.
Figures reproduce the state’s own totals and are not re-aggregated. Methodology · Report a correction