Barton Hospital D/P SNF
2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Barton Hospital D/P SNF is a nursing home in South Lake Tahoe, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (530) 543-5885
- Last standard health inspection
- April 10, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day, on average
- 43.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Barton Healthcare System
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (18 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 4, 2026 from $9,110 to $9,252.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 4, 2026 from $14,015 to $9,110.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0836. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
10 citations
Health inspection on April 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2026.
Payment stopped
February 27, 2026 (8 months ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from February 27, 2026, for 3 days.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 4, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
118 of 1,165 California homes (10%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.
Fine
February 4, 2026 (9 months ago)
CMS fine of $9,252 on February 4, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on March 22, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 3, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
227 of 1,165 California homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.
Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 5, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 5, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0347. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/07/1997
- BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/04/1997
- ADAMS, CARLAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2023
- WONNACOTT, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2023
Questions
When was Barton Hospital D/P SNF last inspected?
CMS lists April 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Barton Hospital D/P SNF have?
CMS lists 18 health citations since October 5, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Barton Hospital D/P SNF been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $9,252 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Barton Hospital D/P SNF?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Barton Hospital D/P SNF a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.