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Martha Franks Retirement Community

One Martha Franks Drive

3.9(72 ratings)

Part of Oakdale Seniors Alliance · 15 communities · 3.9★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
88
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
88
Licensed operator
Martha Franks Senior Care LLC
Affiliation
Only Southern Baptist retirement community in the piedmont region
Continuum of care
Residents can age in place without relocating
Memory care
Offered at both assisted living and skilled nursing levels
Housing option
Cottages come with attached garages

What Families Think

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What reviewers praise

  • Full continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing
  • Southern Baptist faith-based community life and worship
  • Memory care offered at both assisted living and skilled nursing levels
  • Lake with paved walking trails and prayer garden
  • Cottages with attached garages and remodeled patio homes
  • On-site rehab services for inpatient and outpatient therapy

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available
  • No reviews provided to verify day-to-day care experience

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Martha Franks Retirement Community is a senior living community in Laurens, South Carolina offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 72 reviews.

About Martha Franks Retirement Community

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center in Laurens, South Carolina is a life plan retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services. As the only Southern Baptist affiliated retirement community in the piedmont region of South Carolina, it serves residents seeking continued purpose and meaningful engagement in their later years.

The community's living options include cottages with attached garages, newly remodeled patio homes featuring open floor plans with sunrooms overlooking natural woodlands, garden apartments, assisted living suites, and skilled nursing accommodations. Cottage residents enjoy maintenance-free living, while patio home residents benefit from views of the surrounding landscape. Newly renovated one-bedroom suites for couples include large walk-in showers, spacious closets, and convenient access to dining and medical services.

Martha Franks emphasizes a Christ-centered mission with a strong focus on community and service. The campus includes a chapel, library, beauty and barber shop, bistro, gift shop, wellness facilities, and southern-style dining. Residents participate in church services, morning devotions, Bible studies, and a range of events and excursions both on and off campus, including dinner outings, cultural events, shopping trips, and performances by the Martha Franks singers. The surrounding grounds feature a lake with paved walking trails, outdoor patio areas, a prayer garden, and landscaping with azaleas and dogwood trees.

The community is designed to support residents' changing needs without requiring relocation, providing security and peace of mind as care requirements evolve. Memory care services are available at both assisted living and skilled nursing levels, with skilled nursing residents receiving compassionate care based on faith, hope, and love.

Types of Care at Martha Franks Retirement Community

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Live Performances
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Martha Franks Retirement Community

3.9overall · 72 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (72)

Lee Phillips

Feb 2026

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The staff and workers are polite and caring. Rebecca Swanson (social worker) is a top notch caring professional that ensures clients and families are heard and helped with respect and care continuously. She responds swiftly to needs with quick execution.

Tee G

Sep 2025

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

Eugene H. Foshee

Sep 2025

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

Lori Putnam

Aug 2025

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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!

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 12 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 12, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Sep 18, 2025Health Standard2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 17, 2025

Aug 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

Dec 5, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2023

Apr 22, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2022

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2022

Jan 14, 2021Fire Safety StandardNo citations

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Martha Franks Retirement Community offer?

Martha Franks Retirement Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Is Martha Franks Retirement Community pet friendly?

Yes. Martha Franks Retirement Community lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Martha Franks Retirement Community located?

Martha Franks Retirement Community is located at One Martha Franks Drive in Laurens, South Carolina.

What do families say about Martha Franks Retirement Community?

Martha Franks Retirement Community carries a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 72 Google reviews. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Martha Franks Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Martha Franks Retirement Community had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 12 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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