Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1402 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Whiteville, North Carolina. 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
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since May 4, 202325 (North Carolina average 18)
- Fines in the past three years2, $114,947 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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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.
CMS update of October 28, 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was LIBERTY COMMONS N&R CTR OF COLUMBUS CTY.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 15, 2023 from $11,638 to $4,196.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on July 10, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on July 10, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 26, 2024 from $106,950 to $69,518.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 29, 2024 from $69,890 to $45,429.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on July 26, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
88 of 419 North Carolina homes (21%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $69,518 on July 26, 2024.
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Citation F0580. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2024.
Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 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 August 18, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 September 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
76 of 419 North Carolina homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $45,429 on February 29, 2024.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 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 January 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 February 19, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 15, 2023 from $17,905 to $11,638.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on May 4, 2023
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
37 of 419 North Carolina homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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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 May 24, 2023.
Citation F0636. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 May 24, 2023.
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 May 24, 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2023.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2023.
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 24, 2023.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on May 4, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 August 25, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (910) 642-4245
- Last standard health inspection
- July 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 107
- Residents per day, on average
- 98
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Liberty Healthcare Group LLC
- Chain
- Liberty Senior Living
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the North Carolina average (25 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LONG TERM CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 10/31/2012
- MCNEILL, JOHN5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 10/01/2002
- MCNEILL, RONALD5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 10/01/2002
- LIBERTY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2002
- BORK, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/31/2012
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- CALCUTT, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/31/2012
- HAMRIC, ANTHONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/24/2005
Questions
When was Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists July 10, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 25 health citations since May 4, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $114,947 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.