Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CORE OF DALE
DALE, IN · 52 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 25, 2025
CMS Certification Number 155270 · first certified October 1985
Ownership
Operated by MAJOR HOSPITAL · Government - City/county
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IN
27 citations — more than 81% of the 507 certified nursing homes in IN. Compared within IN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: September 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2025. Facilities in IN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 883 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
8 of the 27 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 27 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 27 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2023 | 14 |
| August 21, 2024 | 5 |
| September 25, 2025 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2024-08-21 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2025-09-25 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-09-25 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 2 | 2025-09-25 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-09-25 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2023-08-02 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2025-09-25 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2023-08-02 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 25, 2025 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
August 21, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2024) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2024) |
August 2, 2023 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Waiver has been granted |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.