About Us

Barton Health is a non-profit, community health system situated on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe nearly 6,200 feet above sea level. Since opening in 1963, Barton has expanded its services to serve both its residents and visitors to Lake Tahoe. Barton Health includes a community hospital and Level III Trauma Center including 63 licensed acute care beds and 48 licensed long term beds. An array of primary and specialty care services are offered to support the community’s health. Barton partners with the region’s leading orthopedic physicians at Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to treat musculoskeletal injuries and offer sports medicine, rehabilitation and sports performance services.

Consistently Exceptional Care

A healthy body and mind lead to a healthy life and spirit — our goal at Barton Health is to elevate healthcare in the Lake Tahoe region by providing high-quality, comprehensive health care and supporting the active, mountain lifestyle for which our communities are known.

Rooted in the Community

From its beginnings sixty years ago, Barton Health’s commitment to the community has never wavered and its mission has remained steadfast: to deliver exceptional health care to our neighbors and visitors with compassion and integrity.

Network of Excellence

Our team of highly-skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff, and volunteers work collaboratively to meet the health needs of residents and visitors across their health journey.

Find care at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, numerous outpatient medical offices across the Lake Tahoe and Carson regions, as well as specialty services like orthopedics and sports medicine, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, home health and hospice, and cardiology.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission - Barton Health delivers safe, high quality care and engages the community in the improvement of health and wellness.

Our Vision - Barton Health is the community health leader known for compassion and chosen for quality.

Our Values - Barton Health is committed to integrity, collaboration and excellence through the practice of our values: Safety, Respect, Image, Efficiency

Goals

Operational Excellence - Improve the continuum of care for all patients and their families.

Financial Stewardship & Strategic Growth - Ensure the continuity of a locally governed health system.

Quality & Compassion - Strengthen our position as a provider of compassionate and quality care.

Physician & Employee Engagement - Strengthen our position as a great place to work, practice and volunteer.

Community Health & Collaboration - Strengthen our position as a leader in community health.

The Joint Commission National Quality Approval

Accreditation Licensing

Barton Health is fully accredited by Joint Commission and licensed by the state of California.

Every three years the hospital is scrutinized on everything from housekeeping techniques to medical care. Results of each survey have been outstanding in quality of care and delivery methods.

We strive to do our best and welcome your comments. Should you need to contact Joint Commission for additional patient care concerns, please visit their website, jointcommission.org.