CORE OF DALE
510 W MEDCALF ROAD, Dale, IN 47523
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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 (33.8%) 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 84% 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: 33.8% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (149% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (95% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CORE OF DALE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CORE OF DALE with other nursing homes in Dale.
What is CORE OF DALE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.8% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CORE OF DALE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CORE OF DALE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CORE OF DALE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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