Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
One Martha Franks Drive · Laurens, SC · 29360 · 8649844541
88 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 16, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
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.
Corrected May 16, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425334 · certified since May 3, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.