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Martha Franks is the only Southern Baptist affiliated Life Plan Retirement Community in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Additionally we provide inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services.

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The upcoming events below are open to the community and free unless otherwise noted. We hope to see you soon.

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Laurens County Walks for Alz

Sat
17
May 2025
Category
Park and register at the Villa
9:00 am
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You can help us fight this devastating disease by donating, joining our team, or forming your own.
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Grand Re-opening of the Historic Villa

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19
May 2025
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The Villa at Martha Franks
4:30 pm
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6:00 pm
Please join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration of the re-opening of the Villa
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Special Event
Get your mind, body and soul in check and learn how to keep the "happy" in Happy Holidays.
Jamie Guay,
Program Director for the Alzheimer's Association,
will talk about caregiver stress, breathing and stretching techniques and a staff member of Martha Franks will guide you spiritually.
Make plans now to join us in the
Cooper Dining Room at Martha Franks

Thursday, Nov. 15th 10:00am-11:00am

For questions, call 864-681-8235.

A LifePlan Community

Martha Franks is equipped to support the changing needs of residents without requiring them to relocate.  Residents have security and peace of mind in knowing their future needs will be met.  Living options include cottages, patio homes, garden apartments, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing.

Special Event

Trinity River Band

In Concert
Join us Tuesday February 11
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come early for a tour of the newly renovated Historic Villa, established in 1859 and listed on the National Historic Registry, open from 1:30 to 2:30. Step back in time and experience the nostalgia and glory of this beautiful mansion.
This event is free but tickets are required.
To register click below or
call Pam Waterman at 864-681-8235
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This event may be rescheduled at a later date.

You are cordially invited to Enjoy
The SC Singing Churchmen
Thursday, March 19th @ 10 AM
Rasor Chapel
Featuring a 35 Voice Men’s Chorus of Ministers of Music From Across South Carolina. In addition to the Men’s Chorus, there will be a Praise Team and a Southern Gospel Group.

There is no charge for this event but tickets or an RSVP are required.  For tickets register through the button below. To RSVP via phone call Pam Waterman 864-681-8235.

We want our residents to experience abundant living that is meaningful, purposeful, joyful, and eternal!

What is Abundant Life?

The word “abundant” means exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, a quantity so abundant as to be considerably more than what one would expect or anticipate.  

I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.  John 10:10

Upcoming Events
Laurens County Walks for Alz
Saturday
May 17, 2025
9:00 am
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Register
Grand Re-opening of the Historic Villa
Monday
May 19, 2025
4:30 pm
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6:00 pm
Register

Freedom

Living at Martha Franks provides freedom from the burdens of home ownership, maintenance and repairs.

Faith

The Chapel provides a place where all can worship together…residents, families and staff.

Fellowship

What brings our residents together into a loving family is the strong tradition of Christian fellowship.

Fulfillment

At Martha Franks, residents can still choose their own ambitions and desires.

Future

With our full continuum of care, your future is always secure at Martha Franks.

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Christ-centered

Martha Franks Retirement Community is the only Southern Baptist affiliated retirement community in the piedmont region of SC.   The spirit of community is the heartbeat of Martha Franks' Christ-centered mission.  The moment you arrive at Martha Franks, the close-knit relationships among residents and staff foster the unmistakable feel of being welcomed by family.  At Martha Franks, retirement living is an opportunity to live abundantly as residents discover new ways to serve Christ and others with purpose.

An SCBMA Community

South Carolina Baptist Ministries of Aging has been helping seniors thrive since 1954.

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Our Beautiful Campus

It's not just the place, it's the people. Our residents are pleasantly surprised to discover just how quickly Martha Franks becomes home. 

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Relationships Matter

Our community fosters an atmosphere of living, not retiring. An environment of continued service and purpose, not idle sitting. Many of our residents are drawn to our community because they have served as pastors, missionaries, or very active church members with a passion to continue in service. Our residents come together, pray together and serve together as God gives new vision and ways to minister throughout the retirement community and in the surrounding community at large.

“We both took care of our parents and are adamant we do not want this for our children. They tell us frequently, it’s the best gift we could give them.”

As a LifePlan community, Martha Franks is equipped to support the changing needs of residents without requiring them to relocate.  Residents have security and peace of mind in knowing their future needs will be met.  Living options include cottages, patio homes, garden apartments, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing.

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Landscape

The surrounding grounds include a lake with paved walking trails, outside patio areas, lovely prayer garden and numerous azaleas and dogwood trees…there is always something in bloom.

Chapel

We have church services, morning devotions, and Bible studies that are open to residents and members of the surrounding community to worship and serve together!

Activities

Our calendar is filled with events and excursions both on and off campus.  Enjoy dinner outings, cultural events and shopping or raise your voice in song with the Martha Franks singers.

Services

Like a small town, Martha Franks has its own library, beauty/barber shop, bistro, gift shop, Chapel, wellness facilities and mail service.

Dining

Most popular of all is our lovely southern style dining and delicious meals where the friendships are just as inviting as the menu items.

Home Care

When additional services are needed, choose Martha Franks Home Care and customize how you want to live.

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Living and Care Options

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TESTIMONIALs

It’s like heaven on earth... when I drove up I knew I entered holy ground... I see love.

Dawn Neely, Former co-Chaplain & Resident
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"Martha Franks is home. Every day I experience love, compassion, friendship and appreciation."

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“Many people think when you enter a retirement community, you stop living.  In many ways, I have grown.”

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In 2016,  SCBMA launched the Helping Seniors Thrive Society Annual Luncheon.  The Helping Seniors Thrive Society’s sole purpose is to help those who need some type of financial assistance each month. Proceeds from Helping Seniors Thrive apply to the specific ministry needs of each community.

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At Martha Franks, retirement living is an opportunity to live abundantly as residents discover new ways to serve Christ and others with purpose.

If you would like to learn more or better yet, come by for a visit and see for yourself, we would really like to get to know you.

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