CORE OF DALE

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How CORE OF DALE Compares

CORE OF DALE is a 52-bed government-owned nursing facility in Dale, Indiana. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (31.9%) is above the Indiana average of 13.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 52 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dale, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Indiana average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.9% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (135% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 7.2% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (87% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Dale

Dale sits in Spencer County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

4,027 (19.8%)

Median age

44.3 years

Median household income

$56,919

Median home value

$133,200

Demographics for Spencer County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dale.

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