Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc
2440 Baton Rouge Avenue · Lima, OH · 45805 · 4193312273
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2026
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365936 · certified since December 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.