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Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community
1 Martha Franks Dr, Laurens, SC 29360
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Overview of Martha Franks Senior Living Community
Martha Franks Senior Living Community is a continuum care community that offers a range of services including independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. This community provides a comprehensive approach to senior care, accommodating residents' needs as they change over time.
Type of Care Offered
The community provides various levels of care:
- Independent Living: For seniors who can live independently but want the convenience of community living.
- Memory Care: Specialized care for individuals with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
- Skilled Nursing: For residents who require medical care and assistance with daily activities.
Admission and Financial Qualification
Martha Franks operates as a nonprofit community and requires potential residents to financially qualify for their services. It is important to note that while the community is private pay, Medicaid is accepted in the skilled nursing facility.
Pet Policy and Transportation Services
Pets are not allowed in the assisted living facilities. However, transportation services are available for residents within the city limits of Lawrence for doctor visits, and there are activities that include assistance with shopping.
Staff and Training
The staff at Martha Franks includes medical nurses, caregivers, and med techs. Training for staff is conducted on-site, ensuring that all team members are well-equipped to provide high-quality care to residents.
Resident Safety and Emergency Response
Residents are provided with pendants in their rooms and bathrooms to ensure a quick response in case of an emergency.
Complaint Resolution and Open Door Policy
Martha Franks has an open door policy for addressing complaints and concerns. Residents can approach the assisted living administrator or the executive director for the entire campus to resolve any issues they may encounter.
Communication with Families
The community maintains robust communication channels with families, including a website or portal for updates and a newsletter to keep everyone informed about the happenings within the community.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Martha Franks Retirement Community present a mixed picture, with many expressing high satisfaction and a few voicing serious concerns. Positive reviews highlight a caring, compassionate, and professional staff, a beautiful and comfortable setting, and a strong sense of community. Many reviewers, including family members of residents, praise the quality of care, the engaging activities, and the overall atmosphere of love and attention. The community is described as a peaceful and fun place for seniors, with a godly mission and a family-oriented approach. The administrative staff is commended for their dedication and compassion.
On the other hand, some reviews raise significant issues. Concerns include allegations of neglect, poor hygiene, and unprofessional behavior by some staff members. There are reports of residents not receiving adequate care, such as not being encouraged to eat or drink, not being bathed properly, and even being left unattended. Complaints about the facility's cleanliness and management's responsiveness to these issues are also mentioned. One review specifically criticizes the behavior of a nurse towards patients.
Despite the criticisms, many reviews express gratitude for the community, mentioning personal stories of how Martha Franks has positively impacted their lives or the lives of their loved ones. The community's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, with no reported cases among residents, are also highlighted as a testament to their commitment to safety and care.
Overall, while Martha Franks Retirement Community is praised for its caring environment and quality of life it offers to residents, the negative reviews suggest areas that may need attention and improvement.
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Health
Services
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Community Amenities
Room Amenities
Dining
Transportation
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 1
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 3, 1994
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 88
Total current residents: 72
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $84708
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-06-10 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2019-05-03 | 2019-05-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | $127,706 |
| 2023-01-13 | $84,708 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Laurens which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 9,166 (very small town).
- The average income is $44,856, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 84
- Low Temperature: 45
- Average Temperature: 65.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 214 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 7.81 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.58 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.64 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.59 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Aldi
2.3 miles awayIngles
2.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.4 miles awaySave-A-Lot
2.6 miles awayFood Lion
8.9 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Harrison Bridge Rd @ Bethleham Church
18.6 miles awaySE Main St @ Para Chem
18.7 miles awayHarrison Bridge Rd @ Waterton Way
18.9 miles awayGrandview Dr@ Comfort Suites
19.0 miles awaySE Main St @ Heritage Park
19.1 miles awayBanks
United Community Bank
0.4 miles awaySunTrust
0.5 miles awaySouth State Bank
0.8 miles awayFounders Federal Credit Union
1.2 miles awayWells Fargo
8.5 miles awayHospitals
Laurens County Memorial Hospital
4.9 miles awayGreenville Hospital System
19.8 miles awaySelf Regional Medical Center
23.5 miles awayPharmacies
Adair Apothecary
0.6 miles awayWalgreens
0.9 miles awayDrug Lo
1.0 miles awayClinton Discount Pharmacy
8.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
8.9 miles awayDentists
Sunnyside Family Dentistry
1.3 miles awayLaurens Dentistry
2.2 miles awayClinton Dental Care
9.7 miles awayCalcutt Family Dentistry
16.2 miles awayTylan Creek Family Dentistry
16.6 miles awayParks
Laurens Historic District
0.6 miles awayBack Street Park
0.6 miles awaySouth Harper Historic District
0.7 miles awayLittle River Park
0.8 miles awayMcMillan Park
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Greenwood Mall
21.7 miles awayCulture
Little River Park Stage
0.9 miles awayOutdoor Stage
16.6 miles awayCCNB Amphitheatre
19.2 miles awaySimpsonville Arts Center
21.0 miles awayAmphitheatre
21.0 miles awayRestaurants
Roma
0.6 miles awayThe Hub
1.1 miles awaySubway
1.2 miles awayHouse of Pizza
1.4 miles awayClock
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Licensing
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