State average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community in Laurens, South Carolina, operated by South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging Inc under a Christ-centered mission. Robert Sprouse serves as administrator. The community is one of the few full continuum options in Laurens County, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and home care under one roof, so residents can move between levels of support without relocating.
The nursing home side of the community has 82 beds and is currently home to 79 residents, with occupancy running around 69 percent. Residents stay an average of 90 days, a mix consistent with both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care.
Clinically, the nursing home is supported by rehabilitation services and a licensed nursing and CNA staff, along with a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for residents who need memory care. Total nursing coverage averages about 5 hours per resident each day, combining registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nurse aide time. That level of hands-on nursing support is worth noting for families weighing options for a loved one who needs consistent clinical attention.
State and federal inspections of the nursing home have tended to focus on areas such as infection control, nutrition, care planning, and pharmacy practices, with corrective steps taken to address the issues identified. Families touring the community may want to ask staff how these areas are monitored day to day.
Day to day life includes a chapel and regular religious services, reflecting the community’s faith-based roots, along with a library, bistro, gift shop, and wellness facilities. Southern style dining is served on site, and residents can also make use of mail service and a beauty and barber shop. Pets are not permitted at the community.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is legally operated by South Carolina Baptist Ministries For The Aging Inc, and administered by Robert Sprouse.
State average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
State average 13.7
State average 3.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: 1
State average: 0.3
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,436 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 0 | 64 | 18,822 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 7,583 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,079 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,276 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 58 | 63% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 425 | 71 | 77% | 6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 419 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 413 | 29 | 32% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 50 | 54% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 347 | 52 | 57% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 219 | 55 | 60% | 4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 9% | 3.2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
56% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (56% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 9 - 10 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1 Martha Franks Dr, Laurens, SC 29360-1799
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Carolina average is: 62.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living | NH AL IL MC SNF | Pawleys Island | 79
Facility
79
SC AVG
90
Rank
#170 / 304 | - | - | 4.35
Facility
4.35
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#37 / 117 | -57% | +9% | $5.2k
Facility
$5.2k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#59 / 120 | 9
Facility
9
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#44 / 119 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#29 / 119 | - | 15 | A+ | - | Litchfield Retirement LLC | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#108 / 113 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#77 / 113 | 141.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
141.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#2 / 113 | 425380 | ||||
| Lodge at Wellmore | NH AL IL MC SNF | Tega Cay | 60
Facility
60
SC AVG
90
Rank
#206 / 304 |
92.2%
Facility
92.2%
SC AVG
86.4
Rank
#40 / 92 | +7% | 4.70
Facility
4.70
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#23 / 117 | -10% | +18% | $40.0k
Facility
$40.0k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#109 / 120 | 7
Facility
7
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#29 / 119 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#6 / 119 | 3 | 55 | - | - | Wellmore LLC | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#72 / 113 | $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#53 / 113 | 76.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
76.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#14 / 113 | 425407 | ||||
| Rosecrest Community Residential Care | NH AL IL MC SNF | Inman | 45
Facility
45
SC AVG
90
Rank
#268 / 304 | - | - | 4.58
Facility
4.58
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#28 / 117 | -43% | +15% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 4
Facility
4
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#8 / 119 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#14 / 119 | - | 56 | - | - | Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc | $8.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$8.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#79 / 113 | $5.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#84 / 113 | 62%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
62%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#48 / 113 | 425376 | ||||
| Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Okatie | 60
Facility
60
SC AVG
90
Rank
#206 / 304 |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
SC AVG
86.4
Rank
#14 / 92 | +11% | 4.06
Facility
4.06
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#49 / 117 | +50% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#14 / 119 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#99 / 119 | 1 | 58 | - | - | Janelle Shaw | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#100 / 113 | $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#105 / 113 | 48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#97 / 113 | 425415 | ||||
| Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community | NH AL HC IL MC RC SNF | Laurens | 82
Facility
82
SC AVG
90
Rank
#161 / 304 | - | - | 4.71
Facility
4.71
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#23 / 117 | +3% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 14
Facility
14
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#73 / 119 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#47 / 119 | 2 | 78 | - | - | Scbma | $11.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$11.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#47 / 113 | $7.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#44 / 113 | 61.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
61.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#49 / 113 | 425334 |
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is legally operated by South Carolina Baptist Ministries For The Aging Inc, and administered by Robert Sprouse.
According to SC state health department records, Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community's license number is CRC-0360.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community's occupancy is 68.9%.
No, Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.
The team at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community can be reached at AP@SCBMA.COM.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is registered as a non-profit in SC.
Robert Sprouse is the administrator of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community.
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