Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of – Benson, NC

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of

2315 Highway 242 North, Benson, NC 27504
(919) 207-1717
100 beds
All Benson facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
52.9
Score /100
#13628
National Rank

#13628
of 14703 facilities
National
7.3% position
#363
of 418 in NC
State Rank
#3
of 5 in Johnston
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Benson
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 27504
ZIP Rank






About Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center OfLiberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of is located at 2315 Highway 242 North, Benson, NC, reachable at (919) 207-1717. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 100.0 certified beds and serves an average of 97 residents per day. It is part of the Liberty Senior Living network (35 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2002-09-25. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of

Address

2315 Highway 242 North, Benson, NC 27504

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 10 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
52.9
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#13628 of 14703 nationally – #363 of 418 in North Carolina

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of may be considered for families with limited options in Benson, NC, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 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 & Rehabilitation Center Of currently provides 3 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 52.4%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 29 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 59 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours59 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours31 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 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 15 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $43,231. 124 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 4
Total Fines Amount $43231.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 5
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 84.25 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#13,628
of 14,703
National
Bottom 10%
#363
of 418
NC State
Bottom 13% in NC
#3
of 5
️ Johnston County
#3 of 5
#1
of 1
️ Benson
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 27504
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of ranks 13628th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 52.9/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 363rd out of 418 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,211 nationally and RN hours rank #8,244 nationally (#189 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 3.91 #4,886 / 14,703 #102 / 418 Above average
2023 3.33 #9,319 / 14,703 #247 / 418 Below average
2024 3.27 #10,401 / 14,703 #289 / 418 Below average
2025 3.55 #8,324 / 14,703 #205 / 418 Below average
2026 3.49 #9,211 / 14,703 #231 / 418 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank NC State Rank Note
2022 0.32 #12,187 / 14,703 #356 / 418 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.25 #12,874 / 14,703 #364 / 418 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.34 #11,601 / 14,703 #323 / 418 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.43 #10,130 / 14,703 #260 / 418 Below average
2026 0.52 #8,244 / 14,703 #189 / 418 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2002-09-25. 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 (919) 207-1717 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 52.9/100, placing it #13628 of 14703 facilities nationally and #363 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 & Rehabilitation Center Of receives a reported average of 3 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 31 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 59 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 59 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 52.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $43,231. 124 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $43,231, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 5. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 84.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of ranks 13628th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 52.9/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NC, it ranks 363rd out of 418 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,211 nationally and RN hours rank #8,244 nationally (#189 in NC). Our composite quality score of 52.9/100 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 Benson, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/north_carolina/benson/

Contact and Location

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Address

2315 Highway 242 North, Benson, NC 27504
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Legal Name

LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 100
Average Residents / Day 97 (97% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Johnston County, NC
City Benson, NC
ZIP Code 27504
Approved Since September 25, 2002
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 345519
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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