Barton Hospital D/P Snf
South Lake Tahoe, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555698) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,252 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (530) 543-5885 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Barton Hospital D/P SNF has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 3 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Barton Hospital D/P SNF reports 4.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.34 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and nursing turnover of 32.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,252.00 and 1 payment denial on file for Barton Hospital D/P SNF; the data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Barton Hospital D/P SNF is a non-profit nursing home in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1997. The facility is licensed for 48 beds and serves an average of 44.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Barton Hospital D/P SNF holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 1.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,252.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no indication in the data that CMS has applied an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation to this location. The facility is not identified in this data as part of a multi-facility chain, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review these figures alongside the full inspection history available on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects data drawn from that source at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 1.34 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 32.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $9,252.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 48 beds and has an average of 44.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 4, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5305435885 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5305435885 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555698?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.