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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Barton Hospital D/P SNF

2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Barton Hospital D/P SNF, a 48-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in South Lake Tahoe, CA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.17
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
7
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
555698
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
48
Residents
45
In Hospital
Yes
County
El Dorado
Last Inspection
Nov 7, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.17 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.37 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.32
CNA Hours
2.48
Total Nursing Hours
4.17 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.11
Nursing Turnover
38.0%
RN Turnover
26.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Barton Hospital D/P SNF

Barton Hospital D/P SNF operates 48 certified beds in South Lake Tahoe, CA with approximately 45 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.17 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 1.37 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Barton Hospital D/P SNF falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 38.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 3, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 29, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 5, 2023 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 5, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2019 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 24.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 6.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 13.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 84.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
Barton Hospital D/P SNF has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
Barton Hospital D/P SNF reports 4.17 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.37 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 38.0%.
How many beds does Barton Hospital D/P SNF have?
Barton Hospital D/P SNF has 48 certified beds with approximately 45 residents. The facility is located at 2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
Does Barton Hospital D/P SNF have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Barton Hospital D/P SNF has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Barton Hospital D/P SNF received any fines or penalties?
No, Barton Hospital D/P SNF has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
Barton Hospital D/P SNF is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Barton Hospital D/P SNF last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Barton Hospital D/P SNF was on Nov 7, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
Barton Hospital D/P SNF is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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