Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of B, which indicates it is a good choice for families seeking care. It ranks #106 out of 417 nursing homes in North Carolina, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide, and #2 out of 4 in Halifax County, meaning there is only one local option considered better. The facility's trend is stable, with the same two issues reported in both 2023 and 2024, but staffing is a concern with a below-average rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 59%. On the positive side, the center has no fines recorded, showing good compliance, and features higher RN coverage than 85% of state facilities, which is beneficial for resident care. However, there have been specific incidents noted, such as a malfunctioning plate warmer that had not been operational for over two months, and a medication refrigerator that was found to be outside the recommended temperature range, which raises concerns about food and medication safety.
- Trust Score
- B
- In North Carolina
- #106/417
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 59% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 38 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for North Carolina. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ○ Average
- 7 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
13pts above North Carolina avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
11 points above North Carolina average of 48%
The Ugly 7 deficiencies on record
Oct 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to conduct care plan meetings for 2 of 3 resident...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on lunch meal tray line observation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain the plate warmer, essential equipment to the dietary department, in good operating condition, as eviden...
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Jun 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to accurately code an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) in the ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain a medication storage refrigerator within the recommended temperature range for 1 of 1 medication refrigerator reviewed (100 H...
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Mar 2022
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission and...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to revise the comprehensive care plan based on curr...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and staff interviews the facility failed to date potential hazardous food items stored for use in 1 of 1 walk-in cooler and 1 of 1 reach-in cooler. This practice had the potentia...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- • 59% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within North Carolina, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 59%, which is 13 percentage points above the North Carolina average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 7 deficiencies at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center during 2022 to 2024. These included: 7 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 50 certified beds and approximately 45 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Weldon, North Carolina.
How Does Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Carolina, Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (59%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in North Carolina. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is high. At 59%, the facility is 13 percentage points above the North Carolina average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.