Map showing the location of LIBERTY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF LIMA INC in LIMA, Ohio
2440 BATON ROUGE AVENUE, LIMA, OH, 45805

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • OhioAbove only 10% of peers911 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Allen CountyLowest tier among peers11 rated homes · average 3.7★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs OH avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+1.6 vs OH avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★−0.4 vs OH avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 20% of peersOH avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 80% of peersOH avg2.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 12% of peersOH avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.55hrsTop 9%OH avg3.73Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.75hrsAbove 76% of peersOH avg0.63Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better61%Above only 22% of peersOH avg50%RN turnover38%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 32% of peersOH avg$23,502Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
41citations
9inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jan 30, 2025most recent

Citations by monthOct 2019 – Jan 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jan 30, 20252 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
Dec 6, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2024
Jul 22, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
May 8, 202415 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  2. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  3. F772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  4. F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  5. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  6. F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  7. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  8. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  9. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  10. F923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  11. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  12. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  13. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  14. F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  15. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2024
Dec 29, 20231 citationCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jan 16, 2024
Jul 6, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023
Apr 20, 20236 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  2. F687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  3. F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  4. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  5. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
  6. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
Mar 2, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 6, 2023
Oct 31, 201912 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  2. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  4. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  5. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  6. F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  7. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  8. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  9. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  10. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  11. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 2, 2019
  12. F772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.55hrsTop 9%+0.82 vs OH avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.75hrsAbove 76% of peers+0.12 vs OH avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.23hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.57hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.96hrs
  • Ohio average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better61%Above only 22% of peersOH avg 50%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only38%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy60 certified beds · ~47 residents a day79%Above only 29% of peersOH avg 83%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $23,502OH avg in fines
Above only 32% of peersFewer fines than 32% of rated homes in Ohio

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Ohio facilities average 0.8 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Linda Black-Kurek
  • Bruce Carpenter
Operational or managerial control
  • Linda Black-Kurek
Corporate directors
  • Linda Black-Kurek
  • Bruce Carpenter
Corporate officers
  • Linda Black-Kurek
  • Bruce Carpenter

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 365936 · 2440 BATON ROUGE AVENUE, LIMA, OH, 45805.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Ohio and Allen County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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