Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1402 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 · (910) 642-4245
For profit - Corporation · 107 certified beds
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 5 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $114,947 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 10, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.July 10, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 10, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 10, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.July 10, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.July 10, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 26, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 26, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 29, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 29, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 29, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.February 29, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $69,518July 26, 2024
- Fine of $45,429February 29, 2024
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 | 3.86 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.30 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 107 |
| Average residents per day | 95.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Shoreland Health Care and Retirement Center Inc Whiteville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Premier Living and Rehab Center Lake Waccamaw · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Brunswick Health & Rehab Center Ash · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bolivia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Bolivia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Laurels of Pender Burgaw · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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