BGood · score 59/100 · #63 of 187 in South Carolina
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360 · 88 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in South Carolina
3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60)bottom quarter
$12,735 in fines in 3 years
Why Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Carolina nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 88 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center at a Glance
B
59/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.24 h.
86<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 60.
16<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
92<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $12,735 fines, 0 denials.
34<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Carolina, medium facilities · CMS record 425334 · How we grade.
Facility details
AddressOne Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360
Phone8649844541
CountyLaurens
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds88
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top quarter
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.