Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
Nursing Home · Laurens, SC
CMS certification number425334
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
One Martha Franks DriveLaurens, SC 29360
Laurens County
- Phone
- (864) 984-4541
- ZIP code
- 29360 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day
- 77.9 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Scbma
- Medicare certified since
- May 3, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.24 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.50 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.68 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.1 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 1 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-09-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-25 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-17 |
| 2024-08-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2023-12-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2022-04-22 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-16 |
| 2022-04-22 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-16 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $12,735 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Fine | $12,735 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Boyce, Bonnie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sprouse, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turner, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scbma (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turner, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in South Carolina.
How many beds does Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center have?
It has 88 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.
Has Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $12,735 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?
(864) 984-4541. The facility is located at One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.