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Health Inspection

Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center

March 18, 2026 · Wilmington, NC · 121 Racine Drive
Citations 3
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 82
Provider ID 345468
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Inspection Summary

Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC — inspection on March 18, 2026.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies

During a followˆup interview on 3/12/26 at 2:14 PM, the Administrator stated that his expectation was that all residents be treated with dignity and respect at all times, which included ensuring they were free from insects on their bodies and in their rooms.

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Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center 121 Racine Drive Wilmington, NC 28403

During an observation in the kitchen on 3/10/26 at 12:10 PM with the Dietary Manager present, three opened bags of bread were observed on a shelf in very close proximity to two open half full containers of cleaning solution.

The bread was not in its original packaging, instead each loaf was in clear, plain unmarked plastic bags with no stamped use by dates.

One bag contained white bread dated 2/27, one bag of white bread had no date, and one bag of wheat bread was dated 3/6/26. An interview conducted with the Dietary Manager on 3/10/26 at 12:15 PM revealed that food items should not be stored near the buckets of cleaning solution and should be labeled and dated.

The Dietary Manager verified that the buckets contained the sanitizing solution that was used to clean surfaces in the kitchen and the solution was harmful if ingested. An interview was completed with the Administrator on 3/12/26 at 1:15 PM.

The Administrator stated that he expected the kitchen staff to check for expired food in the kitchen and nutrition rooms and to discard them. He further stated he expected the staff to label and date food stored in the kitchen and nutrition rooms.

cockroaches. He explained that German cockroaches posed a significant health risk, carrying

company that began providing services to the facility in late January 2026. He reported that he

across all shifts, and assessments of resident rooms, offices, the kitchen, and common areas. He stated that during his initial evaluation, the facility was heavily infested with active cockroach activity; however, he noted a reduction in activity during subsequent visits.

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Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center 121 Racine Drive Wilmington, NC 28403

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Wilmington, NC, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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