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Barton Hospital D/P SNF Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (South Lake Tahoe, California)

2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

Phone: 5305435885

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
48
Avg Residents/Day
43.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
El Dorado
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.320.68+0.64
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.154.54-0.39
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover31.9%36.6%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-16Administration DeficienciesEnsure 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.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-07-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-03Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-03-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-10Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-11-07Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-07Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$9,252
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-02-04Fine$9,252-
2026-02-04Payment Denial-3 days starting 2026-02-27

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