Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor
630 Fodale Avenue, Southport, NC 28461 · (910) 457-9581
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 5 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 1, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 1, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 1, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.May 1, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.May 1, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 1, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 19, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 1, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.58 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.95 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 79.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Brunswick Health & Rehab Center Ash · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bolivia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Bolivia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Care of Shallotte Shallotte · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Brunswick Cove Nursing Center Winnabow · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.