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Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor
630 Fodale Avenue, Southport, NC 28461 (opens Google Maps) · Brunswick County · (910) 457-9581· 99 certified beds · avg 79 residents/day · certified since May 31, 1991 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING (37 facilities, chain avg rating 2.8★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 1, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.78
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 31 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint F-0684
The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint F-0580
The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. F-0658
View all 31 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · F-0727 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide timely, quality laboratory tests to meet residents' needs. · F-0770 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · F-0561 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them. · F-0867 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. · F-0685 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that. · F-0636 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them. · F-0867 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · F-0908 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident. · F-0726 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · F-0756 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · F-0806 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 18
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNorth Carolina averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.78
North Carolina average: 4.01
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.72
North Carolina average: 0.64
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.53
North Carolina average: 3.56
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.78 | 4.01 | 3.95 | top 42% in North Carolina; top 49% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.72 | 0.64 | 0.69 | top 25% in North Carolina; top 35% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.53 | 3.56 | 3.50 | top 34% in North Carolina; top 40% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.48 | top 21% in North Carolina; top 29% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | — | 49.0 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | — | 45.7 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.58, RN 0.68, weekend 3.34.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.58 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John a McNeill Jr 2012 Irrv Tr | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Liberty Healthcare Group LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Liberty Long Term Care LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 03/10/2011 |
| McNeill, John | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Ocean Trail Convalescent Center INC. | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Brown, Nolan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Calcutt, Joseph | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2011 |
| Calcutt, Joseph | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2011 |
| Calcutt, Joseph | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| John a McNeill Jr 2012 Irrv Tr | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2025 |
| Liberty Healthcare Group LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2025 |
| Liberty Healthcare Management INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Liberty Long Term Care LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2025 |
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| McNeill, John | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| McNeill, Robert | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| McNeill, Ronald | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Miller, Robert | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
Showing 20 of 27 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 7 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Liberty Senior Living — 37 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of — Burlington, NC · overall 4/5
- Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of — Benson, NC · overall 2/5
- Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Whiteville, NC · overall 1/5
- Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Weldon, NC · overall 4/5
- Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Sanford, NC · overall 2/5
- Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center — Wilmington, NC · overall 2/5
- Liberty Healthcare Services of Golden Years Nursin — Falcon, NC · overall 4/5
- Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center — Louisburg, NC · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 36 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
- "How quickly are lab tests done and results acted on when a resident's doctor orders them?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
- "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 27 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 14.6 mi | Bolivia, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove | 15.5 mi | Wilmington, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Trinity Grove | 16.5 mi | Wilmington, NC | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Brunswick Cove Nursing Center | 17.7 mi | Winnabow, NC | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Azalea Health & Rehab Center | 18.1 mi | Wilmington, NC | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| August Healthcare at Wilmington | 19.0 mi | Wilmington, NC | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Peak Resources-Wilmington, INC | 19.1 mi | Wilmington, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Brunswick, NC — 5 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Autumn Care of Shallotte — Shallotte, NC · overall 2/5
- Brunswick Health & Rehab Center — Ash, NC · overall 1/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 345373.