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Core of Dale

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Updated Nov 1, 2023 by Nick Reese

Historical Rating
Grade: D
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510 W Medcalf Road,
Dale IN 47523

(812) 937-7073

65.16% estimated occupancy 1

Note: Core of Dale has been flagged for abuse in the past 12 months. We have capped this facility's overall grade accordingly.

Core of Dale is a small facility located in Dale, Indiana. This facility received an overall grade of D, which is a lower end grade. This is not the worse nursing home we graded, however, we would still struggle to recommend it. We would not blame you if you are ready to stop reading and find another facility. However, if you want to learn more about this place's category grades, we will discuss nursing in the next paragraph.

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Quick Details

  • Accepts Medicare 1
  • Accepts Medicaid 1
  • No CCRC
  • Has Resident Council
  • No Family Council
  • For profit - Corporation

Specialized Services

  • Occupational Therapy

Registered Staff Hours

Medical Staff Hours Per Patient (2022)
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Nurse Quality

Grade: B-minus

Although we did not have many favorable things to say about this facility's overall grade, it did receive a respectable nursing score of B-. We assessed the skill-level of nurses employed by the nursing home, as well as the quantity of time those nurses were with residents, in computing our score in this category. This nursing home provides only 0 hours of nursing care per patient each day. This is a somewhat concerning figure as it is well below average. Finally, we also looked at several nursing quality-based metrics. While this nursing home got dinged a bit for nursing hours per resident, it excelled in a few of these quality-based measures. With less than five percent of its residents sustaining pressure ulcers, it fared remarkably well in this area. This can be a good indicator of quality nursing care. Pressure ulcers can many times be prevented by providing better nursing care, such as by employing a policy of moving a patient more often.

Short-term Care Quality

Grade: B-minus

We also awarded this facility a middle of the pack grade in the category of short-term care, where we awarded it a grade of B-. With our short-term care rating, we endeavor to create a meaningful barometer for rehabilitation services. In doing so, we look at a facility's levels of highly-skilled nursing services, including both registered nurses and physical therapy, as well as respiratory therapy. Unfortunately, we found that this facility provided fewer physical therapist and registered nurse hours per resident than most other facilities. The more important thing is determining what effect this had on the quality of care. Lastly, we looked at the percentage of patients who eventually returned home from this nursing home. We found that 0 percent of this facility's residents were able to return home. This figure was well below the national average.

Long-term Care Quality

Grade: B-minus

The third category we looked at is long-term care, where this facility was given a grade of B- in this category. In the area of long-term care, we assess the quantity of services offered by a nursing home, as opposed to more healthcare-oriented services. Once we assessed the quantity of care provided by aids and other staff, we turned to the nursing home's vaccination record. We were a bit bothered by the fact that this facility vaccinated 90 percent of its residents for pneumonia, which is quite a few points lower than what we were hoping for. On a more positive note, this place was able to limit hospitalizations. It had less than one hospitalization per 1,000 long-term resident days, which is an impressively low figure.

Facility Inspections

Grade: D

Unfortunately, this nursing home did not receive a favorable inspection score. We gave it a just D in this category. Inspection ratings relate to a facility's inspection reports. Our inspection scores weigh several factors included in a facility's inspection report. One key criteria we look at is the quantity and severity of deficiencies. This particular nursing home was assessed 4 deficiencies by CMS. The only favorable thing we can say is that none of these deficiencies were in the categories that suggest they posed a threat to resident safety or health. Finally, CMS cited this nursing home for possible abuse or neglect. Hopefully, its performance improves in the future, but until then we simply can't recommend this facility.

Rating Over Time

Compared to national and state averages across all facilities.

FDCB-BB+A-AA+Oct 18Dec 23

Core of Dale Quality Metrics

Minimizes Pressure Ulcers

Grade: A+

In Core of Dale, 0% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers . We consider this statistic when determining both nursing and long-term care grades.

Minimizes Serious Falls

Grade: F

In Core of Dale, 8.13% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that suffered a fall leading to serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating our nursing ratings.

Minimizes Urinary Tract Infections

Grade: D

In Core of Dale, 5.16% of Patients had UTIs

This gauges the percent of long-term care patients which had a UTI. UTI's may be an indication of lower quality nursing care. However, this metric can also be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Psychotic Medication

Grade: F

In Core of Dale, 63.21% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Anxiety Medication

Grade: F

In Core of Dale, 39.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

Managing Depression Among Residents

Grade: D

In Core of Dale, 29.27% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Higher levels of depression may be a sign lower quality care.

Appropriate Vaccine Usage

Grade: C

In Core of Dale, 92.53% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

Residents Maintain Autonomy

Grade: D

In Core of Dale, 25% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and bathing. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

Ability to Keep Residents Mobile

Grade: B-minus

In Core of Dale, 13.2% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents who were able to retain mobility.

Hospitalizations

Grade: D

In Core of Dale, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

Short-term Care: Rehospitalizations

Grade: B-plus

In Core of Dale, 13.2% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

Nearby Hospitals

  • Memorial Hospital and Health Care CenterAcute Care Hospitals 15.8 miles away800 W 9th St Jasper Indiana 47546Voluntary non-profit - Church(812) 996-2345
  • St Vincent WarrickCritical Access Hospitals 17.06 miles away1116 Millis Ave Boonville Indiana 47601Voluntary non-profit - Private(812) 897-4800

Nearby Dialysis

  • Davita - Jasper Dialysis15.77 miles away671 3 Rd Ave Suite A Jasper Indiana 47546CMS Rating: 5 stars Dialysis Stations: 20 (812) 482-1791
  • Davita - Tell City Dialysis Center18.73 miles away1602 Main St Tell City Indiana 47586Dialysis Stations: 12 (812) 547-1140