Barton Hospital D/P Snf
A Medicare-certified nursing home in South Lake Tahoe, CA with 48 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 4 of 5 overall (above average).
- Health inspections3 of 5
- Staffing5 of 5
- Quality measures4 of 5
- Long-stay quality4 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.34 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 12 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number555698
- Address2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
- CountyEl Dorado
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds48
- Residents per day, average44
- Phone(530) 543-5885
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey12 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints2
- Fines1, $9,110 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties2
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Apr 10, 2026 | 10 | 2 | 70 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.34 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Barton Hospital D/P Snf is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in South Lake Tahoe, CA (CCN 555698) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 48 certified beds and an average daily census of about 44 residents. CMS assigned it a 4-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (above average), built from a 3/5 Health Inspection component, a 5/5 Staffing component, and a 4/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 12 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (2 complaint-based), with 1 fine totaling $9,110 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Barton Hospital D/P Snf currently sits above that baseline. RN staffing is 1.34 hours per resident per day, which is 95% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Barton Hospital D/P Snf's overall CMS rating?
Barton Hospital D/P Snf has a 4-star overall CMS rating (Above average). Health inspection: 3/5. Staffing: 5/5. Quality measures: 4/5.
How many beds does Barton Hospital D/P Snf have?
Barton Hospital D/P Snf has 48 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 44 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Barton Hospital D/P Snf's staffing compare to the national average?
Barton Hospital D/P Snf has 1.34 RN hours per resident per day, which is 95% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Barton Hospital D/P Snf have?
Barton Hospital D/P Snf has 12 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 2 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns Barton Hospital D/P Snf?
Barton Hospital D/P Snf is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 48 certified beds and is located in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 555698. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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