Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Core of Dale

510 W Medcalf Road
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-7073

Special Focus Facility — SFF
CCN
155270
Certified beds
52
Ownership
Government - City/county
Chain
Major Hospital

Nurse staffing

3.63
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.62 hours per resident per day

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected April 7, 2026

5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
C
F0577 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2026
C
F0732 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2026
D
F0580 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2026
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2026
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2026

Inspected September 25, 2025

8 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0628 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025
D
F0692 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025
E
F0576 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025
E
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025
E
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025
E
F0921 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025
F
F0801 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 30, 2025

Inspected May 19, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0602 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 30, 2025

Inspected January 7, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 26, 2025

Inspected August 21, 2024

10 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
D
F0741 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
E
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
E
F0625 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024
J
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 20, 2024

Inspected March 8, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0744 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 5, 2024

Inspected February 15, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 29, 2024

Inspected January 30, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 15, 2024

Inspected November 27, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 8, 2023

Inspected October 26, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 27, 2023

Inspected August 2, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
J
F0600 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 28, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
August 21, 2024Fine$12,682
August 21, 2024Payment Denial · 6 days
August 2, 2023Fine$73,762
August 2, 2023Payment Denial · 98 days