Barton Hospital D/P SNF, South Lake Tahoe
2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 · 30 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 48 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Truckee, CA · CMS Data August 2026
Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF
How Does Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF Rate?
Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF is a 37-bed nonprofit nursing home in Truckee, CA. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on February 12, 2026, cited 7 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.8 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 7
- Certified beds
- 37
10121 Pine Ave.
Truckee, CA 96161
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.8 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.6 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.4 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 22% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 21% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | February 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 7 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 15% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.4% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 8.0% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 4.4% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 2.7% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 37 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 31 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 1986 |
| Location | Inside a hospital |
| Councils | Resident council |
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