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GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

BARRIGADA, GU · Medicare-certified · 40 beds

Needs attention
Government-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

Overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars. Health inspections are low at 2 out of 5 stars, staffing is strong at 5 out of 5 stars with 7.72 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility had $13,247 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

7.7202 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: June 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,247recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.7202.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
2.48
Licensed practical nurses
1.56
Nurse aides
3.68
Weekend nursing
7.01

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 16%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%

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).

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—0%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—6%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—12.1%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—3%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—0%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—7%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

—0%—

Residents with a long-term catheter

—4.2%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—0%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—4.7%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—90.6%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%96.2%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to regularly check beds, mattresses, and bed rails to make sure they were safely attached and safe to use. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 909 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F

The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  4. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $13,247 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,247 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Aug 22, 2025

    61 days

  • Federal fine

    Aug 22, 2025

    $13,247

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Government - State
Occupancy
19.7 residents on an average day (49% of 40 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 58 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.