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Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1402 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 28472107 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 50 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (5 vs median 4.0)
  • High staff turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in NC · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Worst in LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING chain · $135,234 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Liberty Commons is highly regarded for its rehabilitation therapy and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for short-term recovery. However, families should be aware of potential communication gaps and should proactively ask about supply availability and administrative responsiveness before admission.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

50 reviews analyzed
Liberty Commons receives high praise for its rehabilitation therapy department, with many families reporting successful recoveries and attentive care. However, there are recurring, serious concerns regarding administrative responsiveness, communication with families, and occasional lapses in basic supplies and nursing professionalism.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff7.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Compassionate and dedicated nursing assistants
  • Strong focus on patient independence and recovery goals

Concerns

  • Poor communication with families and lack of administrative follow-up (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate supply of basic necessities like linens and briefs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • High staff turnover and inconsistent nursing professionalism (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'15(1)'17(1)'19(1)'22(5)'24(9)'26(10)

Distribution

5
31
4
3
3
1
2
1
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that the facility is very responsive to online feedback; what is the best way for families to maintain that same level of open communication with the administrative team once their loved one is admitted?
  • 2Given the facility's strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy, how do you integrate those recovery goals into the resident's daily schedule?
  • 3To ensure residents are always comfortable, what is your current process for managing the inventory and distribution of daily essentials like linens and personal care supplies?
  • 4With the recent focus on staffing stability, what steps are you taking to ensure that residents receive consistent care and build lasting relationships with their primary nursing assistants?
  • 5The CMS health inspection scores are currently lower than we hoped; what specific improvements or internal audits are you prioritizing right now to address those regulatory concerns?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and ensuring they are kept in the loop regarding any changes in care?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The therapy department was top notch, and took every extra step possible to help her get back to her baseline prior to her fall.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

Communication to patients families that are not close to be with the patient daily was non existent with our experience.

Family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

I had to go buy my grandmother her own sheets and briefs from wal mart but she pays enough money to be well taken care of, the CNA stated that they don’t have any in the building

Grandchild of resident · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 50 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.38hrs
51%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.09hrs
100%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
80.2%
US
95.5%
NC
94.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.2%
US
15.4%
NC
14.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.2%
US
15.3%
NC
20.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
12.1%
NC
5.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
88.4%
US
93.4%
NC
91.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.8%
Better than Avg
Here
16.8%
US
19.5%
NC
21.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.1%
Better than Avg
Here
94.1%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.9%
Better than Avg
Here
85.9%
US
79.7%
NC
78.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.0%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
5penalties
Near state avg (5.6)
12 complaint-triggered
$135,234 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern with 12 complaint-triggered deficiencies, indicating families have filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve accident prevention and safety supervision, medication management, and resident assessment processes. Issues persist across multiple surveys, with accident hazards appearing repeatedly from 2023 through 2024, suggesting ongoing safety concerns that haven't been fully resolved despite correction efforts.

Jul 10, 2025Routine
5
0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0842ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0698MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Jul 26, 2024Complaint
2
0580SevereCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jul 26, 2024Routine
5
0727ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0756ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0757ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Feb 29, 2024Complaint
5
0686Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0684ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0835Minor

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Sep 15, 2023Complaint
2
0689Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

May 4, 2023Complaint
3
0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 26, 2024

$69,518

Fine

Feb 29, 2024

$45,429

Fine

Sep 15, 2023

$4,196

Fine

Sep 15, 2023

$7,443

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Liberty Senior Living

Chain Size

35 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 27 of 35 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Long Term Care Management Services LLC

Owner · Organization

Mcneill, John

Owner

Mcneill, Ronald

Owner

Key personnel

Calcutt, JosephW-2 Managing EmployeeJones, TraceyW-2 Managing EmployeeWilson, JeffreyW-2 Managing EmployeeMcneill, JohnOfficer / DirectorMcneill, RonaldOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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