nursing home in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Barton Hospital D/P SNF
2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 · (530) 543-5885
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Barton Hospital D/P SNF at a glance
Barton Hospital D/P SNF is a 48-bed non-profit nursing home in South Lake Tahoe, California (El Dorado County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 10, 2026) found 12 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $9,252.
Nursing staff turnover is 32% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 48
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 4, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- El Dorado County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555698
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.34 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.34 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.51 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.88 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 21.4% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 12 | 16 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 68 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $9,252 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 48 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.5% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9% | 12% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20.1% | 10.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.7% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 9.9% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.5% | 10.2% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.7% | 94.4% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 Complaint | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected July 1, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 10, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| February 4, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| July 22, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2025 |
| June 3, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 2025 |
| April 29, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2025 |
| March 22, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 18, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 25, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 25, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $9,252 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Payment Denial | 3 days from February 27, 2026 |
| February 4, 2026 | Fine | $9,252 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/07/1997 |
| ADAMS, CARLA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/1997 |
| WONNACOTT, MATTHEW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| ANDERSON, SHAWN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| BIASOTTI, KATHRYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| CEFALU, JONATHON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| DIGRANDE, PETER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| FRY, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2020 |
| KILLEBREW, ABBY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2014 |
| LEDBETTER, KIRK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| MLYNSKY, SHERRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| RAHBECK, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| SCHUNK, STEFAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2018 |
| WEAVIL, SCOTT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| NEIGER, KELLY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2018 |
| PURVANCE, CLINTON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2015 |
| ADAMS, CARLA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/1997 |
| WONNACOTT, MATTHEW Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Barton Hospital D/P SNF's rating?
Barton Hospital D/P SNF has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Barton Hospital D/P SNF receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Barton Hospital D/P SNF accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Barton Hospital D/P SNF and how do I contact it?
Barton Hospital D/P SNF is at 2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Phone: (530) 543-5885.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.