Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center

121 Racine Drive · Wilmington, NC · 28403 · 9104524070

82 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Liberty Senior Living

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $24,420 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 56
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 27
Trend 10% 72
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.353.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.00≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year58%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $35,788

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G March 18, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 28, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 18, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 18, 2026 · found via complaint

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected March 28, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G January 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · B January 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G November 2, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 2, 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 December 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023

    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.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023 · found via complaint

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected December 15, 2023 · Administration

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 18, 2026Fine$14,800
January 22, 2025Fine$9,620
November 2, 2023Fine$11,368
November 2, 2023Payment Denial14 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345468 · certified since November 18, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.