Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

5 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

4.75 hrs above national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.74 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.01 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.63 hrs

Physical therapy

0.04 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Retirement home · Non-profit organization

Capacity

88 certified beds · ~79 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center is a non-profit, 88-bed skilled nursing facility located in Laurens, South Carolina. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 5-star rating for quality measures, a 4-star staffing rating, and a 2-star health inspection rating. It operates as a corporate-owned entity providing long-term care and rehabilitative services.

Location

One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC, 29360, Laurens, SC

Recent reviews

• Sue Tumblin ★★★★★ January 30, 2026

  Visited a friend

• Tee G ★★★☆☆ September 17, 2025

  Nice clean place very lovely workers there nobody walks around with an attitude everyone's friendly and helpful!!!

• Gene Brooks ★★★★★ September 15, 2025

  The fruit of a great vision forty years ago by an astounding woman of God.

• Lori Putnam ★★★★★ August 18, 2025

  My father is a retired minister and lives with Parkinson’s. We knew Martha Franks was the right fit for my parents the moment we met Natalie and toured the beautiful property. So grateful they are in a community that is caring and serves senior families so well!

• Joyce Morris ★★★★☆ August 17, 2025

  The staff was polite.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How did Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center score on health inspections?

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center have?

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has 88 certified beds.

Does Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center located?

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center is located at One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC, 29360, Laurens, South Carolina.

How can I contact Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?

You can reach Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center by phone at +1 864-984-4541.

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