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Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360864984454188 certified beds · 78 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2022
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 10● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$12,735
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-12
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · South Carolina DHEC · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-18 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-02 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-04-22 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · South Carolina DHEC publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 425334-20260312-F600
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-25Record 425334-20250918-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-17Record 425334-20250918-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 425334-20240802-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 425334-20240802-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 425334-20240802-F677
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 425334-20240802-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 425334-20240802-F880
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 425334-20231205-F609
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-16Record 425334-20220422-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-16Record 425334-20220422-F758
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Civil money penalty | $12,735 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 0.63 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.24
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.83 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.68
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.33 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover41%
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 29.4% | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.2% | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 24.6% | 21.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scbma Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turner, Thomas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boyce, Bonnie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sprouse, Robert Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turner, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or South Carolina.
No county cost figures on file for Laurens.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Healthcare - Laurens Laurens | 0.0 mi | 2025-05-23 | 041 |
| Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto Clinton | 8.7 mi | 2026-04-15 | 000 |
| NHC Healthcare - Clinton Clinton | 9.2 mi | 2026-05-14 | 030 |
| Woodruff Manor Woodruff | 17.3 mi | 2026-02-14 | 083 |
| Fountain Inn Post Acute Fountain Inn | 16.5 mi | 2025-12-19 | 0100 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |