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Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc
2440 Baton Rouge Avenue, Lima, OH 45805
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 60 beds, Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc serves Lima in Allen County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 18, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 83.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $25K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 59.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allen Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 83.3 | 32.1 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.7% | 42.7% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,495 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 922 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: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Mar 2026, 8 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×34 E ×7 F ×7 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 22 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0772 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Fine | $25,495 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 59.7%, RNs 50.0%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.4% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.5% | 7.5% | 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.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Allen County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselawn Manor | Spencerville | 49 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 24.5 | — | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Springs of Lima The | Lima | 56 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 32.1 | — | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Vancrest of Delphos | Delphos | 99 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6.1 | — | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio | Bluffton | 20 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 115.0 | — | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Lima Convalescent Home | Lima | 72 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 29.2 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Shawnee Manor | Lima | 137 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 14.6 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Springview Manor | Lima | 62 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 21.0 | $16K | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Carecore At Lima | Lima | 88 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 60.2 | $34K | 20 Mar 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Allen County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $25K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 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.