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Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center
121 Racine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 82 beds, Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center serves Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $31K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 48.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | New Hanover Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.7 | 20.7 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.8% | 48.8% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $30,608 | $27,378 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Mar 2026, 22 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×6 E ×6 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | B | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | Fine | $9,620 | |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Fine | $9,620 | |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | — | 14 days |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Fine | $11,368 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.8%, RNs 41.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.7% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.9% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Liberty Commons Nursing Center Inc. Chain: Liberty Senior Living (37 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/1994 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in New Hanover County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Creek Health Center | Wilmington | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 20.0 | — | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center | Wilmington | 90 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.3 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Trinity Groveabuse icon | Wilmington | 100 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 15.0 | $103K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| August Healthcare At Wilmington | Wilmington | 120 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 29.2 | $27K | 15 May 2025 |
| Azalea Health & Rehab Center | Wilmington | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 41.3 | $24K | 30 May 2025 |
| Davis Health and Wellness Center At Cambridge Vill | Wilmington | 20 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 75.0 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wilmington | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 19.3 | $8K | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Autumn Care of Myrtle Groveabuse icon | Wilmington | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 45.6 | $142K | 3 Dec 2025 |
All 11 facilities in New Hanover County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $31K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Liberty Healthcare Management Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.