Nursing homeActive
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1402 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC 284729106424245107 certified beds · 95 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
27
● 1● 18● 8
Penalties · 3 yrs
$126,586
4 fines
Last survey
2025-07-10
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-26 | Standard | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 023 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-15 | Complaint | 002 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-04 | Standard | 171 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 345207-20250710-F641
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 345207-20250710-F692
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 345207-20250710-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 345207-20250710-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 345207-20250710-F842
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity KHarm
Dignity & rights
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-27Record 345207-20240726-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-27Record 345207-20240726-F684
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-18Record 345207-20240726-F727
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-18Record 345207-20240726-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-18Record 345207-20240726-F757
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-18Record 345207-20240726-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-01-08Record 345207-20240229-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-01-09Record 345207-20240229-F689
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity GHarm
Records
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-03-20Record 345207-20240229-F867
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-04Record 345207-20240229-F684
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-19Record 345207-20240229-F835
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-09-12Record 345207-20230915-F689
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity GHarm
Records
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-09-27Record 345207-20230915-F867
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F689
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F636
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F638
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F656
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F867
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 345207-20230504-F732
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-26 | Civil money penalty | $69,518 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-02-29 | Civil money penalty | $45,429 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-15 | Civil money penalty | $4,196 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-15 | Civil money penalty | $7,443 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.30
Facility
North Carolina
National
North Carolina 0.61 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.86
Facility
North Carolina
National
North Carolina 3.83 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.43
Facility
North Carolina
National
North Carolina 3.40 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover62%
Facility
North Carolina
National
North Carolina 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover55%
Facility
North Carolina
National
North Carolina 46% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | North Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.8% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 28.0% | 14.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 20.8% | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.4% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.3% | 21.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care Management Services LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Mcneill, John Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Mcneill, Ronald Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Bork, Matthew Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Calcutt, Joseph Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hamric, Anthony Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Liberty Healthcare Management Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Calcutt, Joseph Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Tracey Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcneill, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcneill, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Purifoy, Penny Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilson, Jeffrey Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Liberty Senior Living — 37 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or North Carolina.
No county cost figures on file for Columbus.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreland Health Care and Retirement Center Inc Whiteville | 0.8 mi | 2026-02-26 | 370 |
| Premier Living and Rehab Center Lake Waccamaw | 10.6 mi | 2025-06-26 | 2398 |
| Bladen East Health and Rehab Elizabethtown | 19.6 mi | 2026-06-18 | 271 |
| Elizabethtown Healthcare & Rehab Center Elizabethtown | 19.8 mi | 2025-09-16 | 141 |
| Brunswick Health & Rehab Center Ash | 22.6 mi | 2026-04-09 | 1246 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |