Liberty Nursing Center of Mansfield
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 8.0)
Bottom 25% in OH · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · $41,243 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility has a strong reputation for effective physical therapy and dedicated nursing care, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, because there are historical reports of issues with personal property and responsiveness, we recommend that you conduct a thorough tour and ask specifically about their protocols for safeguarding resident belongings and their current staffing ratios during evening and weekend shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
25 reviews on Google“Liberty Nursing Center of Mansfield receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the dedicated therapy team and friendly nursing staff who provide compassionate care. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding facility management, specifically involving reports of lost personal property and severe neglect in past instances. Prospective families should weigh the strong clinical rehabilitation outcomes against the reported lapses in administrative responsiveness and oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical therapy department
- Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
- Responsive administrative leadership
- Personalized bedside care
Concerns
- Slow response times to call lights and patient assistance requests (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Loss or theft of resident personal belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 28 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's strong focus on physical therapy, how are these sessions integrated into a resident's daily routine to ensure they stay active?
- 2With 13 recent health inspection deficiencies, what specific steps is the leadership team currently taking to improve compliance and overall care standards?
- 3I understand that response times can sometimes be a challenge in busy environments; what is your current protocol for ensuring call lights are answered promptly for residents who need immediate assistance?
- 4To help us feel more at ease, could you explain the security measures in place to ensure that a resident's personal belongings and valuables remain safe and accounted for?
- 5Since communication is a top priority for our family, what is the best way for us to stay updated on our loved one's health status and any changes in their care plan?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, how quickly can your nursing staff coordinate with local hospitals, and how are family members notified during such situations?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy department did a amazing job of getting him to walk again. The nursing staff was great and very caring.”
“The nursing staff do a great job monitoring Dad's Parkinson's symptoms and they ensure he has the medications he needs in a timely manner so he can remain as high functioning as possible.”
“Joe spent an hour on his day off speaking to me regarding their facility and the care they could provide to my mom in her condition. He even prepared a room for her that day so we could get her released out of the hospital the very next day”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of recurring issues, particularly with treatment and care planning, pressure ulcer care, and fire safety systems that have persisted across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025. Recent complaints led to citations for accident prevention and medication errors, indicating families have filed reports about care quality. While the facility corrects identified problems, the repeated nature of core care deficiencies suggests ongoing challenges with consistent quality.
May 13, 2025Routine30
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
May 13, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 19, 2023Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nov 1, 2023Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Sep 7, 2022Routine11
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Sep 12, 2019Routine16
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 13, 2025
$41,243
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Liberty Nursing Center of Mansfield
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Black-Kurek, Linda
Owner
Key personnel
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