Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

Nursing home in Barrigada, GU

Medicare & Medicaid certified3★ overall (CMS)

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Public-record details

Address: 449 N Sabana Dr, Barrigada, GU 96913
Phone: (671) 633-1800
Listed under: Government-owned
Medicare CCN: 655000
Overall star rating: 3 of 5 ★★★☆☆
Health inspection rating: 2 of 5
Staffing rating: 5 of 5
Certified beds: 40
Average residents per day: 20
Ownership: Government, state
Legal business name: Guam Memorial Hospital
Certified for: Medicare and Medicaid
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid: Jan 1, 1968
Changed ownership in last 12 months: No
Continuing care retirement community: No
Located inside a hospital: Yes
Resident or family council: Resident council
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes

CMS certification number 655000. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, Health Deficiencies and Penalties (record). Data as of 2026-09-30.

Inspection record

Most recent standard health inspection: Jun 6, 2026. CMS lists 51 health citations for this facility across its last three standard inspection cycles and complaint inspections (Aug 9, 2024 to Jun 6, 2026): 0 from complaint inspections, 1 at the “actual harm” level or higher.

Inspection	Citation	Severity
Jun 6, 2026	Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed… Administration	C Potential for minimal harm, widespread
Jun 6, 2026	Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. Administration	C Potential for minimal harm, widespread
Jun 6, 2026	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 6, 2026	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated

Showing the 12 most recent of 51. Full inspection reports are on Medicare Care Compare.

Severity letters follow CMS's scope-and-severity grid: A–C potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy. Most citations are corrected; a citation is what inspectors found on that date. Source: CMS Health Deficiencies file, processed Aug 1, 2026.

Fines and payment denials

CMS records 1 fine totalling $13,247 and 1 denial of Medicare payment for new admissions in the last three years.

Aug 22, 2025	Fine: $13,247
Aug 22, 2025	Payment denial for 61 days from Nov 22, 2025

Source: CMS Penalties file, processed Aug 1, 2026. Amounts are as CMS reports them and may reflect later reductions or appeals.

Staffing

Total nurse staffing per resident per day: 7.72 hours
Registered nurse (RN) time per resident per day: 2.48 hours
Nurse aide time per resident per day: 3.68 hours
Total nurse staffing on weekends: 7.01 hours
Nursing staff turnover (yearly): 16%
RN turnover (yearly): 17%

From payroll-based staffing data the facility submits to CMS. Hours are per resident per day.

A citation is what inspectors found on one date; most are corrected within weeks. Look for patterns — the same problem cited in several inspections — and for anything at the G–L level (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full inspection narrative (Form CMS-2567) is linked from Medicare Care Compare, and your state long-term care ombudsman can tell you about complaints.