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Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center

616 S Wallace Wilkinson Boulevard, Liberty, KY 42539

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Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Liberty, Kentucky. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 14, 2024 from $14,544 to $6,500.

  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. Health inspection on July 9, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2025.

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  6. Fire safety inspection on July 9, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.

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  7. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 14, 2024 from $22,375 to $14,544.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  9. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 15, 2023 from $77,925 to $50,651.

  12. Health inspection on June 14, 2024

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    20 of 266 Kentucky homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    CMS fine of $6,500 on June 14, 2024.

    CMS fine of $8,044 on June 14, 2024.

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    • Citation F0657. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on June 14, 2024

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0001. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

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  14. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  17. January 20, 2024

    Payment stopped

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from January 20, 2024, for 10 days.

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  18. Health inspection on December 15, 2023

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    15 of 266 Kentucky homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

    CMS fine of $50,652 on December 15, 2023.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0835. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.

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  19. Health inspection on May 2, 2019

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2019.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(606) 787-6889
Last standard health inspection
July 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
97
Residents per day, on average
81.3
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
LP Liberty, LLC
Chain
Signature Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Kentucky average (17 vs 12).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • STEIER III, ELMER5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2013
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2013

Questions

When was Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists July 9, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 17 health citations since May 2, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $65,196 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.