Barton Hospital D/P SNF
2170 South Avenue · South Lake Tahoe, CA · 96150 · 5305435885
48 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,110 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
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.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Fine | $9,110 |
| February 4, 2026 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555698 · certified since April 4, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.