Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 88 beds available, 15 less than the average in Laurens County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 71.3 residents during that period.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in South Carolina.
During the quarter, NHC Healthcare - Laurens stood out as the largest nursing home in Laurens County, with 176 beds available. NHC Healthcare - Clinton came in second place, with 131 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center has already spent a total of $84,708 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Laurens County, South Carolina.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NHC Healthcare - Laurens | 4 |
| 2 | NHC Healthcare - Clinton | 5 |
| 3 | Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center | 1 |
| 4 | Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina Clinto | 5 |
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