CORE OF DALE in DALE, IN was fined $86,444 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CORE OF DALE (DALE, IN) — $86,444 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CORE OF DALE in DALE, IN was fined $86,444 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.