Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is a full service retirement facility located in the heart of downtown Laurens, South Carolina on 55 acres. 

*Independent Living Cottages, Patio Homes and Apartments

*Residential and Assisted Living Services

*Skilled Nursing Care

*Specialized Dementia Unit           

Welcome!  Thank you for taking time to visit our website!  We hope you will find useful information and great pictures.  Please feel free to call or email  with any questions you may need answered -Dina Hair, Executive Director

The Baptist Retirement Community and Healthcare Center opened in 1985 and now has almost 200 residents. We've been serving the needs of seniors for over twenty-four years.  How can we help you?

GARDEN APARTMENT SPECIAL:   Now through August 31, 2009.  Summer Special!  Move in by August 31, 2009 and get your first month FREE!  Call today to tour, choose, reserve, and apply.  Take the next step to begin a great new chapter in your life.

VIDEOS:  You can watch video clips of resident testimonials, the Martha Franks Singers and a resident riding his segway at:   www.youtube.com/marthafranks

"Living at Martha Franks is a little bit like heaven on earth.  I'm the happiest I've been in twenty years." - Jewell Arrington, new apartment resident.

"We are so happy in our Patio Home at Martha Franks.  Our two bedroom home is secure, spacious and beautiful.  We also enjoy the dear friends we have made and the love we share at Martha Franks."  - Residents, Ralph and Carolyn Burns.

 What makes Martha Franks Different?  "Martha Franks is the best choice because it offers all levels of care for the future, not just assisted living or residential or just healthcare.  Whatever your changing needs, they can all be met without having to move again or worry over the future."  And the Christ- centered atmosphere is real! We all love that.- resident.

Activity, wellness programs and a Christ-centered environment make Martha Franks the preferred choice for seniors.

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Staying busy with magic shows, travel, concerts, church and gardening are a fun and important part of life.  Of course, there's always time for relaxing on your patio.

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community, Laurens, South Carolina is supported in fellowship with the South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging and the South Carolina Baptist Convention.

HISTORY:  Ms. Martha Linda Franks had a calling many years ago to begin a facility where senior adults could receive compassionate care in a Christian atmosphere.  Ms. Franks had been a missionary to China for forty years.  Her brother, Clyde Franks, had bought and restored the historic Italian villa that is located in Laurens on what is now the Martha Franks property.  He had built a retirement cottage for his sister.  In the following years, Ms. Martha formed a prayer group with her friends from First Baptist Church of Laurens and a thrift shop on the downtown square. She also raised money through recycled glass at the Laurens Glass Plant and traveled extensively to churches to share her vision.  Ms. Franks was the first resident to enter when the community opened in 1985.  The current executive director, Dina Hair, was then the activity director and had recently graduated from Presbyterian College of Clinton.  She knew and loved Ms. Martha Franks.

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community continues to thrive, adapt and serve seniors from all over.  One of the original residents from 1985, Ms. Lady Gardner, was recently honored at the 24th anniversary luncheon.  See photos on the gallery tab.