Core of Dale is a small, corporate-owned nursing facility that provides long-term care services in Dale, Indiana. With a capacity of 52 beds, the home is not part of a continuing care retirement community, but it does accept both Medicare and Medicaid, allowing for a wide range of coverage for its residents. Its structure is designed to assist those who require daily help with medical needs such as medication administration, as well as non-medical support like dressing, eating, and mobility assistance. Original Medicare will generally provide for short-term rehabilitation stays under certain conditions, while long-term support may be available through Medicaid after other benefits have been utilized.
In terms of resident independence, Core of Dale reports that approximately three quarters of residents are able to maintain the ability to move around, eat, and take care of common daily tasks without significant assistance. The facility emphasizes preventive health measures as well, such as a 90.3% vaccination rate for influenza among its residents, pointing to a proactive approach to communal health. Daily nurse staffing at the home averages just over three hours per resident, although there are noted inconsistencies in nurse coverage between weekends and weekdays.
The care environment at Core of Dale is subject to regular inspections by federal agencies to ensure quality and safety. Through recent inspection reports, there have been several documented areas in which the home was found in need of improvement. These include areas such as care for residents with dementia, response protocols for alleged violations, protection from all forms of abuse and neglect, and support for activities of daily living. Additionally, the facility has had deficiencies noted in areas like planning and implementing resident care, developing care plans in a timely and comprehensive manner, maintaining accurate assessments, proper medication storage, preventing medication errors, maintaining infection control, and adequate pest management.
Core of Dale has also faced challenges in maintaining consistent nurse staffing and providing required medically related social services, all of which are crucial to ensuring residents' wellbeing and quality of life. The home addresses these issues as they arise, often in response to regulatory feedback. Over the last three years, the facility has received fines for various infractions, highlighting some of the ongoing operational improvements being made.
Despite these challenges, the facility continues to operate as a resource for individuals seeking long-term or rehabilitative care who may require financial assistance through government programs. The staff and management continually work towards meeting the standards set by oversight bodies, striving to provide an environment where each resident, regardless of their physical or cognitive needs, receives the support necessary for a dignified and as-independent-as-possible daily life.