The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Barton Memorial Hospital
Registered name: Barton Hospital D/P SNF
South Lake Tahoe, CA · Medicare-certified · 48 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Overall, Barton Memorial Hospital is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is strong at 5 stars and above the federal benchmark (4.34 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), but the health inspection score is lower at 3 stars and it had a recent federal penalty with $9,110 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3423 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $9,110recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3423.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 2.51
- Weekend nursing
- 3.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.5%8.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%4.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%9.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5%5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30%20.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26%30%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.3%7.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.6%29.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—85.7%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,110 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,015 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,110 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 3 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 4, 2026
- $9,110
Federal fine
Feb 4, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 44.4 residents on an average day (92% of 48 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.