The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Martha Franks Retirement Community
Registered name: Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center
Laurens, SC · Medicare-certified · 88 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Martha Franks Retirement Community has an overall 3-star rating. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, staffing is 4 stars, and quality measures are 5 stars; reported nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and it had $12,735 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2368 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,735recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2368.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.66
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08
- Nurse aides
- 2.50
- Weekend nursing
- 3.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
35.7%31.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.2%4.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.2%8.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%4.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.6%29.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.3%28.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.4%26.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.9%17.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%98.9%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,735 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,735 in total fines.
- $12,735
Federal fine
Mar 12, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 77.9 residents on an average day (89% of 88 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.