LIBERTY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF LIMA INC – LIMA, OH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc

2440 BATON ROUGE AVENUE, Lima, OH 45805
(419) 331-2273
60 beds
All Lima facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
75.33
Score /100
#5761
National Rank

#5761
of 14703 facilities
National
60.8% position
#473
of 922 in OH
State Rank
#8
of 11 in Allen
County Rank
#5
of 7 in Lima
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 45805
ZIP Rank






About Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima IncLiberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc is located at 2440 Baton Rouge Avenue, Lima, OH, reachable at (419) 331-2273. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 60.0 certified beds and serves an average of 47 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-12-01. 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 Retirement Community Of Lima Inc

Address

2440 Baton Rouge Avenue, Lima, OH 45805

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 60 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
75.33
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5761 of 14703 nationally – #473 of 922 in Ohio

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc may be considered for families with limited options in Lima, OH, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. 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

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLiberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc currently provides 4 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 45 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 24 min/day (2022) to 45 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 60.9%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 33 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 34 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 14 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours45 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 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 57 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 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 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $79,500. 31 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 106.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,761
of 14,703
National
Top 39%
#473
of 922
OH State
Bottom 49% in OH
#8
of 11
️ Allen County
#8 of 11
#5
of 7
️ Lima
#5 of 7
#3
of 3
ZIP 45805
#3 of 3

Nationally, Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc ranks 5761st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.3/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 473rd out of 922 nursing homes. In Lima, it ranks 5th out of 7 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,199 nationally and RN hours rank #4,178 nationally (#205 in OH).

How do we calculate these rankings?

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 4.29 #2,902 / 14,703 #115 / 922 Top 25%
2023 4.40 #2,401 / 14,703 #83 / 922 Top 25%
2024 5.22 #857 / 14,703 #35 / 922 Top 10%
2025 4.78 #1,587 / 14,703 #57 / 922 Top 25%
2026 4.55 #2,199 / 14,703 #76 / 922 Top 25%

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 0.40 #10,833 / 14,703 #705 / 922 Below average
2023 0.81 #3,175 / 14,703 #137 / 922 Top 25%
2024 0.72 #4,238 / 14,703 #215 / 922 Above average
2025 0.58 #6,757 / 14,703 #423 / 922 Above average
2026 0.75 #4,178 / 14,703 #205 / 922 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-12-01. 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 (419) 331-2273 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc 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 (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 75.3/100, placing it #5761 of 14703 facilities nationally and #473 of 922 in Ohio. 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 Retirement Community Of Lima Inc receives a reported average of 4 hours 33 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 45 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 14 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 34 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 57 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. Total nursing staff turnover is 60.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $79,500. 31 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 106.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc ranks 5761st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.3/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 473rd out of 922 nursing homes. In Lima, it ranks 5th out of 7 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,199 nationally and RN hours rank #4,178 nationally (#205 in OH). Our composite quality score of 75.3/100 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 Lima, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/ohio/lima/

Contact and Location

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2440 BATON ROUGE AVENUE, Lima, OH 45805
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 60
Average Residents / Day 47 (79% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Allen County, OH
City Lima, OH
ZIP Code 45805
Approved Since December 1, 1993
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers Partial
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 365936
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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