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Tahoe Forest Hospital

10121 Pine Ave.

3.3(143 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
37
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Medicare quality
3.5 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 1977
Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
37
Facility type
Hospital-based skilled nursing facility

What Families Think

The Good

  • Licensed skilled nursing and long-term care facility
  • Small community licensed for up to 37 residents

The Bad

  • No pricing information published
  • No amenities listed
  • Google rating of 3.3 is on the lower end

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Tahoe Forest Hospital is a senior living community in Truckee, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Laundry Service and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 143 reviews.

About Tahoe Forest Hospital

Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Truckee, California. The community is licensed for up to 37 residents.

Families rate Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P Snf 3.3 out of 5 based on 139 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Tahoe Forest Hospital

Home HealthSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Tahoe Forest Hospital

3.3overall · 143 ratings combined

3.3★ on Google (143)

Brandon Strong

Aug 2026

via Google

Don’t ever go to this health care system. The price is insane and if you just drive down the road to Reno you pay half price. Don’t go here.

Stephanie Chase

Aug 2026

via Google

I spent 4 nights at Tahoe Forest Hospital recently after breaking my leg in 3 places during a skiing accident. From the ER, to the trauma surgeon team, and the subsequent nursing/PT/OT and other care team members… each one of them delivered a high level of care to me. They always took their time, they listened, they had not just the skill but the bedside manner… Such a rare combination! My surgeon, Dr. Dodd and his team did an incredible job with my surgery and the placement of the two titanium rods that now live in my leg. His PAs were consistent and thoughtful in their follow up. Dr. Perrins, a trauma surgeon, was a godsend. So practical but easy to talk to. Took so much fear and uncertainty out of the situation for both my husband and I. The day and night nurse and hospital staff, down to the people that serve your meals were compassionate and kind. The PTs and OTs saw me, my husband and offered real and practical help. This event was so traumatizing and difficult. I’m so thankful I was where I was. It was God’s mercy. Our family can’t say enough good things about this hospital. The people working there clearly all love what they do.

Lewis H

Jul 2026

via Google

I hope you never need to be in the ER but if you do you could not ask for a better hospital. Clean. Modern. Amazing staff of doctors and nurses. Even the billing lady was great.

Alexander Kestly

Jul 2026

via Google

$1400 Robitussin DM. My wife could not sleep last December so we went to ER at Tahoe Forest. The staff was great so was the doctor we saw. We were in and hour in 30-35 minutes. The doctor gave her Robitussin DM we thought she got codeine cough syrup, not a big deal. We went home and she slept great. Three weeks later we got a bill for $1700. We live in Colorado most of the year and spend time in Truckee in the summer. TFH is out of network but the ER is our only option. The insurance company covered $300. We called TFH hospital to talk so someone if it was reasonable to charge someone $1700 for a 10 minutes with a doctor. They dropped the bill a fraction. TFH is NOT FOR PROFIT hospital that runs a healthy profit and is actively expanding its services, remodeling and updating buildings in the North Lake Tahoe Community, which is great, but at what expense to the community they "serve." This is not a complaint about care its a question their charging practices.

Kayla Saffold

Jun 2026

via Google

If there were an award for turning simple problems into disasters, this hospital would win it every year. The staff acted like professionalism was optional, and basic communication seemed completely nonexistent. Walking through the front doors was the biggest mistake I made all year. I’d trust a magic 8-ball with my health before I’d ever come back here.

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Medicare Quality of Care

Tahoe Forest Hospital is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1977). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

3.5 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medical social services
  • Home health aide

What patients say

5.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency95%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1090%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way93%US 89%
  • The team communicated well96%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety80%US 82%

42 completed patient surveys, 33% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community90%US 80%Better than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)10%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral99%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around89%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed91%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing97%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved91%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly90%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)2%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations83%US 61%

Service area

Tahoe Forest Hospital reports serving 15 ZIP codes, including Truckee, Carnelian Bay, Crystal Bay, Floriston, Homewood, Incline Village, Kings Beach, Loyalton, Olympic Valley, Soda Springs and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 057200. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 15 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 12, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 12, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2026

  • Ensure 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2026

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2026

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2026

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2026

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2026

Jun 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 25, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 25, 2024

Jul 27, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Tahoe Forest Hospital offer?

Tahoe Forest Hospital offers Home Health and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Tahoe Forest Hospital located?

Tahoe Forest Hospital is located at 10121 Pine Ave. in Truckee, California.

Does Medicare cover care from Tahoe Forest Hospital?

Yes. Tahoe Forest Hospital is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use Tahoe Forest Hospital?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How did Tahoe Forest Hospital do on recent health and safety inspections?

Tahoe Forest Hospital had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 15 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Tahoe Forest Hospital?

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