Barton Healthcare System Home Health
South Lake Tahoe, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 057226)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 542-3171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Barton Healthcare System Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback was strong even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Barton Healthcare System Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 13 ZIP codes from its South Lake Tahoe, CA office.
Yes, Barton Healthcare System Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 057226, certified since 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verifiable on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Barton Healthcare System Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in South Lake Tahoe, California, certified since February 27, 1979. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Barton Healthcare System Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 97.79% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 75.55% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of listing.
Barton Healthcare System Home Health serves a total of 13 ZIP codes from its South Lake Tahoe office, indicating a moderate-sized service area centered on that region.
Families and referring clinicians can verify current ratings, measures, and service area details directly through CMS Care Compare, as these figures are updated periodically and may change over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Barton Healthcare System Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 057226) and has been since 02/27/1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly on CMS Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/057226?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 13 ZIP codes from its South Lake Tahoe, CA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data provided does not cover this; contact the agency at (530) 542-3171 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (530) 542-3171 for clarification or consult Medicare Care Compare for general definitions.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 02/27/1979.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Barton Healthcare System Home Health is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (530) 542-3171 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Barton Healthcare System Home Health at (530) 542-3171 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/27/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.