Home / North Carolina / Weldon
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
101 Caroline Avenue, Weldon, NC 27890 · Halifax County · (252) 536-4817
50 certified beds, about 45 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 345309 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 25, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the North Carolina average is 4.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since June 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.07 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across North Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.53 of those hours.
46.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (North Carolina average 49.0%).
CMS links it to Liberty Senior Living, an affiliated group of 37 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
November 25, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews with staff, the facility failed to follow the approved menu for 2 of 4 residents on a pureed diet (Residents #18 and #38).
October 9, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on lunch meal tray line observation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain the plate warmer, essential equipment to the dietary department, in good operating condition, as evidenced by the plate warmer being inoperable.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to conduct care plan meetings for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for care planning (Resident #10, and Resident #24), and failed to update a care plan for Resident 1of 3 residents reviewed for care planning (Resident #24).
June 15, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain a medication storage refrigerator within the recommended temperature range for 1 of 1 medication refrigerator reviewed (100 Hall medication storage refrigerator).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to accurately code an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) in the area of anticoagulants for 1 of 16 (Resident #17) residents reviewed for MDS accuracy.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 1 on November 25, 2025, 5 on October 9, 2024, 5 on June 15, 2023.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.07 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.79 | 3.42 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.71 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.84 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.7% | 49.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 45.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.61 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.19 on weekdays and 2.79 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.09 in April to June 2025 to 3.07 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.07 | 0.53 | 3.19 | 2.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 45 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.23 | 0.57 | 3.35 | 2.94 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.19 | 0.65 | 3.35 | 2.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.09 | 0.65 | 3.28 | 2.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 46 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| North Carolina, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.65 | 0.53 | 3.82 | 3.25 | 8.0% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.3 | 15.6 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 18.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.1 | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.2 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC. CMS links this home to Liberty Senior Living, a group of 37 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Halifax County, L | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2005 | |
| McNeill, Ronald | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2005 | |
| Liberty Long Term Care LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| John a McNeill Jr 2012 Irrv Tr | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Ronald B. and Cynthia J. McNeill 2013 Irrevocable Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| McNeill, John | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| McNeill, Ronald | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| McNeill, John | Corporate director | Individual | 08/18/2005 | |
| McNeill, Ronald | Corporate director | Individual | 08/18/2005 | |
| Miller, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Purifoy, Penny | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Wilson, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2007 | |
| Calcutt, Joseph | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Wilson, Jeffrey | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Liberty Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Prather, Trina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Slade, Veronica | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| McNeill, Robert | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Wilson, Jeffrey | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Oliver, Anna | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Purvis, Jenny | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| John a McNeill Jr 2014 Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Liberty Healthcare Properties of Halifax County LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Liberty Real Properties II LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Ronald B and Cynthia J McNeil 2014 Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/17/2025 | |
| Calcutt, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| McNeill, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Prather, Trina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Slade, Veronica | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 9, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 25, 2025: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 9, 2024: "Keep all essential equipment working safely."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 15, 2023: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.79 hours per resident per day, below the North Carolina average of 3.42.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Jackson, 12.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Emporia, 19.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 71 citations
- Greensville Health and Rehabilitation Center Emporia, 19.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center Rich Square, 20.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Bryan Health and Rehab Scotland Neck, 22.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Scotland Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center Scotland Neck, 22.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
North Carolina contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in North Carolina. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: NC Division of Health Service Regulation, Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: NC DHSR Regulated Facilities search (Statements of Deficiencies), where North Carolina publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on November 25, 2025. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
- Has Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 31 owners and managers, and links the home to Liberty Senior Living. Legal business name: LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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