Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1402 Pinckney Street · Whiteville, NC · 28472 · 9106424245
107 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Liberty Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $69,518 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$69,518 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $126,586 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025
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.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 26, 2024
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.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 19, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G May 4, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2023
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.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 26, 2024 | Fine | $69,518 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $45,429 |
| September 15, 2023 | Fine | $4,196 |
| September 15, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345207 · certified since October 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.