Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360
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How Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center Compares
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center is a 88-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Laurens, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.9%) is above the South Carolina average of 15.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Laurens, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.9% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (96% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (33% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.9% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center with other nursing homes in Laurens.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.9% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 88 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Laurens
Laurens sits in Laurens County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,391 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $44,374
- Median home value
- $108,100
Demographics for Laurens County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Laurens.
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