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

Welcome!  February 4, 2010 marks our 25th Anniversary.  What a blessed journey it has been to be a part of this ministry since 1985.  I encourage you to make a point to visit us this year and feel the sweet spirit for yourself.  -Dina Hair, Executive Director.

The lovely GARDEN APARTMENTS are perfect for couples or singles.  They feature one bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, bath, patio or balcony, and lots of closet space.  They are ON SALE NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30th.  Now is a great time for retiring to Martha Franks.  Why wait?  Start enjoying today.

Cottages, Patio Homes, Apartments, Residential and Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care--You can find a wonderful retirement choice at Martha Franks.

 SALE - NO ENTRY FEE ON GARDEN APARTMENTS! - Several choices available on the first and second floors.  It's easy to tour, apply, get approved, and move in.  Call today and you could move by next week.

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

Join us in the Garden Apartments where we enjoy vegetable gardening, friends, great meals and activities.  Retirement to Martha Franks was a great decision. - Ed and Laflesha Cox.

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

I enjoy container gardening at my apartment.  It's nice to know we have all the options for the future here as well like residential living, assisted living and skilled nursing just in case we need it. 

-Lenice Thompson 

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.  The community continues to thrive, adapt and serve seniors from all over, growing now to almost two hundred residents.