Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community, located in Laurens, South Carolina, is a senior living facility affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging. The community offers a continuum of care that includes assisted living as the primary service, as well as options for continuing care retirement community residency. Additional care levels available on campus consist of independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services. The facility houses approximately 75 occupants and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, providing care services as a Medicare participant since May 3, 1994. In recent years, Martha Franks has announced expansion efforts and renovations to support enhanced independent living and further improve the resident experience within its faith-based and community-oriented setting.

The care and medical support at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community are structured to accommodate a range of resident health needs. The community includes ambulatory care, memory care, and maintains a secured environment for those requiring additional safety, particularly residents with cognitive impairments. Comprehensive therapy services such as speech, physical, occupational, and cardiac care are available on-site, managed by licensed professionals. The facility also implements programs for diabetes management and incontinence care, and coordinates medication management through nurses and caregivers. Assistance with activities of daily living is provided according to need: residents may receive full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as standby supervision for eating. Additional support resources include laundry and dry cleaning services, access to on-site chapel services, and religious programming to support residents’ spiritual needs. Regular access to barber and beauty salon services is provided to help maintain personal grooming. Martha Franks also fosters resident engagement through organized clubs and community groups designed to encourage social participation and enrichment.

Transportation services at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community are designed to address both medical and non-medical needs. Complimentary transportation is available for scheduled local trips, with an option for transportation at cost for other purposes. These services support residents in attending medical appointments, errands, community outings, or social engagements, contributing to continued independence and enabling participation in activities beyond the campus.

Resident and family reviews for Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community are mixed. Many highlight positive aspects such as a compassionate, respectful, and family-oriented culture, with several reports of attentive staff and a clean, welcoming environment. The Christian mission and close-knit atmosphere are frequently cited as key strengths. However, families have also reported serious concerns, including inconsistency in care, hygiene issues, staff turnover, insufficient monitoring (particularly for those with memory care needs), and incidents of neglect or unprofessional behavior by both direct care and administrative staff. Negative reviews sometimes describe challenges with agency staffing and suggest variable quality of care that may depend on specific staff members and management shifts. As a result, prospective residents and their families are advised to carefully observe the facility, preferably during unannounced visits, and assess staff interactions as part of their decision-making process.

Costs at this community start at $2,050 and range up to $6,364. The average price in the community is $4,207, which is more than the average price in the area of $3,867. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.