BARTON HOSPITAL D/P SNF

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How BARTON HOSPITAL D/P SNF Compares

BARTON HOSPITAL D/P SNF is a 48-bed nonprofit nursing facility in South Lake Tahoe, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.1%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.

By the numbers vs. California average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.4% — better than the California average of 11.6% (28% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (152% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.2% — better than the California average of 23.1% (47% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against California averages across 1162 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe sits in El Dorado County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

40,418 (21.2%)

Median age

46.3 years

Median household income

$83,710

Median home value

$479,800

Demographics for El Dorado County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near South Lake Tahoe.

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