Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Whiteville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345207) · 107 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $126,586
Phone: (910) 642-4245 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Liberty Commons reports total nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.0%.
Liberty Commons has 4 federal fines on record totaling $126,586.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1981. The facility is certified for 107 beds and has an average daily census of 95.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Liberty Commons holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.86 hours per resident per day, with 0.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.0%, a figure families should weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 4 federal fines against this facility totaling $126,586.00. There are no payment denials on record.
Liberty Commons is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which operates 37 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Liberty Commons has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing staff turnover of 62.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 4 fines totaling $126,586.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Liberty Commons is certified for 107 beds and has an average daily census of 95.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which includes 37 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Liberty Commons scores 1, 1, 2, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 9106424245 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 9106424245 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full inspection and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345207?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.