Barton Hospital D/P SNF
2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.7%) 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 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.0% — better than the California average of 12.1% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (189% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.2% — better than the California average of 22.9% (47% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Barton Hospital D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Barton Hospital D/P SNF with other nursing homes in South Lake Tahoe.
What keeps Barton Hospital D/P SNF's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Barton Hospital D/P SNF keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Barton Hospital D/P SNF doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Barton Hospital D/P SNF maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 48 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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