Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center

Nursing home in Wilmington, NC

Medicare & Medicaid certified2★ overall (CMS)

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Public-record details

Address: 121 Racine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 452-4070
Listed under: For-profit
Medicare CCN: 345468
Overall star rating: 2 of 5 ★★☆☆☆
Health inspection rating: 2 of 5
Staffing rating: 3 of 5
Quality measures rating: 4 of 5
Certified beds: 82
Average residents per day: 78
Ownership: For-profit, corporation
Legal business name: Liberty Commons Nursing Center INC
Chain: Liberty Senior Living (37 facilities)
Certified for: Medicare and Medicaid
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid: Nov 18, 1994
Changed ownership in last 12 months: No
Continuing care retirement community: No
Located inside a hospital: No
Resident or family council: Resident council
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes

CMS certification number 345468. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, Health Deficiencies and Penalties (record). Data as of 2026-09-30.

Inspection record

Most recent standard health inspection: Mar 18, 2026. CMS lists 17 health citations for this facility across its last three standard inspection cycles and complaint inspections (Nov 2, 2023 to Mar 18, 2026): 10 from complaint inspections, 3 at the “actual harm” level or higher.

Inspection	Citation	Severity
Mar 18, 2026	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Mar 18, 2026	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental · complaint inspection	F Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Mar 18, 2026	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	G Actual harm, isolated
Mar 12, 2025	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 22, 2025	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. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	B Potential for minimal harm, pattern
Jan 22, 2025	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 22, 2025	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service · complaint inspection	G Actual harm, isolated
Nov 2, 2023	Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Nov 2, 2023	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Nov 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… Pharmacy Service	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Nov 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. Administration	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Nov 2, 2023	Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern

Showing the 12 most recent of 17. Full inspection reports are on Medicare Care Compare.

Severity letters follow CMS's scope-and-severity grid: A–C potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy. Most citations are corrected; a citation is what inspectors found on that date. Source: CMS Health Deficiencies file, processed Aug 1, 2026.

Fines and payment denials

CMS records 3 fines totalling $30,608 and 1 denial of Medicare payment for new admissions in the last three years.

Mar 18, 2026	Fine: $9,620
Jan 22, 2025	Fine: $9,620
Nov 2, 2023	Fine: $11,368
Nov 2, 2023	Payment denial for 14 days from Dec 1, 2023

Source: CMS Penalties file, processed Aug 1, 2026. Amounts are as CMS reports them and may reflect later reductions or appeals.

Staffing

Total nurse staffing per resident per day: 3.30 hours
Registered nurse (RN) time per resident per day: 0.56 hours
Nurse aide time per resident per day: 1.93 hours
Total nurse staffing on weekends: 2.86 hours
Nursing staff turnover (yearly): 49%
RN turnover (yearly): 42%
Administrators who left in the past year: 0

From payroll-based staffing data the facility submits to CMS. Hours are per resident per day.

A citation is what inspectors found on one date; most are corrected within weeks. Look for patterns — the same problem cited in several inspections — and for anything at the G–L level (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full inspection narrative (Form CMS-2567) is linked from Medicare Care Compare, and your state long-term care ombudsman can tell you about complaints.

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