Core Of Dale
Dale, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155270) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,682 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (812) 937-7073 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Core Of Dale, and its comparison to the Indiana state average of 3.14 is listed as 'not rated.' Health inspection and staffing star ratings are also not reported by CMS for this facility.
Core Of Dale reports total nurse staffing of about 2.99 hours per resident per day, including about 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a staffing star rating or nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Core Of Dale has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,682.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS has also placed this facility in its Special Focus Facility (SFF) program due to a history of persistent poor quality of care.
About this facility
Core Of Dale is a government (city/county)-owned nursing home located in Dale, Spencer County, Indiana. The facility is certified for 52 beds and reports an average of 43.6 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 15, 1985, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Core Of Dale does not currently have a published overall star rating, and CMS lists its comparison to the state average (state average overall rating: 3.14) as 'not rated.' CMS has not reported health inspection, quality measure, or staffing star ratings for this facility in the available data.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.99, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.42. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,682.00 and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS has designated Core Of Dale as part of its Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor quality of care that are subject to increased CMS inspections. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
This facility is part of the Major Hospital chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.6. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Core Of Dale; the comparison to the Indiana state average of 3.14 is listed as 'not rated.'
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Core Of Dale accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.99 hours per resident per day, including about 0.42 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,682.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has placed Core Of Dale in its Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality of care and is subject to increased inspections; no abuse icon flag is noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Core Of Dale is certified for 52 beds and reports an average of 43.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government (city/county) entity and is part of the Major Hospital chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Core Of Dale has been certified since October 15, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; none of these star ratings are currently reported for Core Of Dale in the available data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 8129377073 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8129377073 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155270?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.