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Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

449 N Sabana Dr, Barrigada, Guam 96913

Overview

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has a Medicare overall rating of 3 out of 5, in line with the Guam average of 3.0. It is the only Medicare-rated nursing home in Barrigada. Its strongest area is staffing (5 of 5), and its weakest is health inspections (2 of 5).

Residents receive about 7.8 hours of nursing care per day, fewer than at 100% of nursing homes in Guam (the state average is 7.8 hours). Of that, 2.5 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on June 6, 2026, found 16 health deficiencies, about the same as the Guam average of 16.0. Medicare records 1 fine totaling $13,247 in the past three years.

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is a government-run facility with 40 certified beds, caring for about 20 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 1968. It is located inside a hospital.

Medicare ratings

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Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
June 6, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
16
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
1 totaling $13,247
Payment denials
1
Total penalties
2

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff7.79 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)2.47 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.66 hrs
  • Nurse aides3.66 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.27 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified beds
40
Average residents per day
20
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
January 1, 1968
Inside a hospital
Yes
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes