Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360 · (864) 984-4541
Non profit - Corporation · 88 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 2 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,735 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 18, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 18, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 18, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 12, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 5, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,735March 12, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.24 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 77.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare - Laurens Laurens · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto Clinton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare - Clinton Clinton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.