Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southpor – Southport, NC

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor

630 Fodale Avenue, Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-9581
99 beds
All Southport facilities
3.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
76.48
Score /100
#5232
National Rank

#5232
of 14703 facilities
National
64.4% position
#102
of 418 in NC
State Rank
#1
of 5 in Brunswick
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Southport
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 28461
ZIP Rank






About Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of SouthporLiberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor is located at 630 Fodale Avenue, Southport, NC, reachable at (910) 457-9581. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 99.0 certified beds and serves an average of 67 residents per day. It is part of the Liberty Senior Living network (35 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-05-31. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor

Address

630 Fodale Avenue, Southport, NC 28461

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 99 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
76.48
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5232 of 14703 nationally – #102 of 418 in North Carolina

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor offers a mid-range care option in Southport, NC. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLiberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor currently provides 3 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 41 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 43 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 2 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours41 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 30 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours31 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $67,858. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 28.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,232
of 14,703
National
Top 36%
#102
of 418
NC State
Top 24% in NC
#1
of 5
️ Brunswick County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Southport
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 28461
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor ranks 5232nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 102nd out of 418 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,016 nationally and RN hours rank #5,248 nationally (#100 in NC).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NC State Rank Note
2022 3.51 #7,830 / 14,703 #174 / 418 Below average
2023 3.63 #6,738 / 14,703 #156 / 418 Above average
2024 3.12 #11,705 / 14,703 #339 / 418 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.46 #9,194 / 14,703 #238 / 418 Below average
2026 3.72 #7,016 / 14,703 #145 / 418 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NC State Rank Note
2022 0.45 #9,754 / 14,703 #240 / 418 Below average
2023 0.35 #11,166 / 14,703 #301 / 418 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.50 #8,157 / 14,703 #189 / 418 Below average
2025 0.53 #7,875 / 14,703 #179 / 418 Below average
2026 0.68 #5,248 / 14,703 #100 / 418 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-05-31. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (910) 457-9581 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 76.5/100, placing it #5232 of 14703 facilities nationally and #102 of 418 in North Carolina. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor receives a reported average of 3 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 41 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 2 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 30 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $67,858. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 28.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor ranks 5232nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 102nd out of 418 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,016 nationally and RN hours rank #5,248 nationally (#100 in NC). Our composite quality score of 76.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Southport, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/north_carolina/southport/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

630 Fodale Avenue, Southport, NC 28461
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 99
Average Residents / Day 67 (68% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Brunswick County, NC
City Southport, NC
ZIP Code 28461
Approved Since May 31, 1991
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 345373
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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