Liberty Health Care Center
1206 N Travis St · Liberty, TX · 77575 · 9363367247
118 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Health Services Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $222,130 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$222,130 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
77% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 77% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $222,130 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 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 May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2024
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 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | Fine | $24,845 |
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $197,285 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675540 · certified since November 27, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.