Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center
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.
Inspection Findings
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