Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jan 13, 2023

  Based on review of the facility policy, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to protect 1 of 7 residents from sexual abuse. Resident (R)3 inappropriately touched R4 on 12/27/2022 at approximately 5:15 PM. This was observed by multiple staff members. After the incident, R3 was left unsupervised in his room, which resulted in R3 touching R4 inappropriately, again. On 01/11/2023 at approximately 3:50 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. The Administrator was notified that the allegation of sexual abuse constituted immediate jeopardy (IJ) at F600 beginning on 12/27/2022. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF609Jan 13, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse involving Resident (R)3 and unidentified female residents. On 09/15/2022 at approximately 3:55 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2 documented in R3's progress notes that he had been touching female residents inappropriately and that two of the female residents were upset by this. The facility did not report this allegation to state health authorities, and R3 was involved in another allegation of sexual abuse on 12/27/2022. On 01/12/2023 at approximately 10 AM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 12, 2026

  Based on review of facility policy, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)1, was free from physical abuse. Specifically, on 02/20/26, R1 had her hands held down and was slapped with an open hand in the face by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)3. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, with no revision date, states that Physical Abuse includes, but is not limited to, hitting, slapping, punching, biting, and kicking. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 18, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and a review of facility policy, the facility failed to properly label and discard expired food items in the main kitchen (1 of 1). This failure to follow proper food storage protocols presents a potential risk to the health and safety of the 79 residents who consume food prepared in the facility's kitchen. Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, titled Food Storage with a Copyright date of 2017, revealed, All stock must be rotated with each new order received, and that rotating stock is essential to assure the freshness and highest quality of all foods. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 2, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the floor in the kitchen was free of debris, staff appropriately wore a hair restraint, food items were labeled and dated, expired food items were discarded, and personal items were not stored in the nourishment room. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents who received food from the kitchen. Findings included: 1. A facility policy titled, Cleaning and Sanitation of Dining and Food Service Areas, with a copyright date of 2017 revealed, Policy: The nutrition and food services staff will maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the dining and food services areas through compliance and a written, comprehensive cleaning schedule. […]