Nursing Home in Barrigada, GU · CMS Data August 2026
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
How Does Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Rate?
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is a 40-bed government-owned nursing home in Barrigada, GU. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections and 5 for staffing. Residents got an average of 7.7 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on June 6, 2026, cited 16 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 7.7 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 16
- Certified beds
- 40
449 N Sabana Dr
Barrigada, GU 96913
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 7.7 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 2.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.7 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 7.0 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 16% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 17% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | June 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 16 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $13,247 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Guam Memorial Hospital Authority who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.0% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 0.0% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 6.0% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.0% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 4.7% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 0.0% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 40 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 20 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Legal business name | GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 1968 |
| Location | Inside a hospital |
| Councils | Resident council |
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