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HomeSouth CarolinaMartha Franks Baptist Retirement Center

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center

One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 293608649844541
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
88
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 88 certified beds with an average of 79.2 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Sep 18, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.32 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 44.6%

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Laurens, South Carolina with 88 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored above average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
79.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 3, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Laurens
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
31.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Apr 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement 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.

Survey: Apr 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.63 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.32 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.6%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SCBMAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 3, 1994
TURNER, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 27, 2009
BOYCE, BONNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SPROUSE, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 4, 2024
TURNER, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 27, 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?▾
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 18, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?▾
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center provides 4.32 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 2.63 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.6%.
How many beds does Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center have?▾
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has 88 certified beds with an average of 79.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Laurens, South Carolina with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Laurens nursing homes page.