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Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Rowan County

Registered name: Liberty Commons Nsg and Rehab Ctr of Rowan County

Salisbury, NC · Medicare-certified · 90 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Rowan County has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a lower 2-star quality rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.1725 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: November 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1725.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.35
Licensed practical nurses
0.96
Nurse aides
1.87
Weekend nursing
2.89

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

2%5.2%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

6.9%5.4%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

7.4%4.3%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.8%1.4%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

3.5%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

26.4%20.7%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

26.8%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

42.1%37.5%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%1.9%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

2.2%0.8%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

12.9%25.7%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

3.2%3.1%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

97.3%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

97.2%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

86.1%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

89.2%93.9%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING · 37 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
83.5 residents on an average day (93% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 26 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.