The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited November 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor
Southport, NC · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 2-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5833 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 3.5833.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 1.95
- Weekend nursing
- 3.34
Hours per resident per day.
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
11.1%13.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%3.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%2.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%3.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.3%20.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—31.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.3%32.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.3%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.2%23.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%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 pneumonia vaccine
97.5%96.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.4%92.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited November 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited November 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 1, 2017
Now operated by Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Southport LLC, previously Ocean Trail Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING · 37 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 79.3 residents on an average day (80% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.