GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

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GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY operates 40 certified beds in BARRIGADA, Guam. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1968-01-01. It averages 19.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY?

CMS lists 51 health-inspection deficiencies for GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-06.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-06F0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.F
2026-06-06F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.E
2026-06-06F0552, F0558, F0582, F0605, F0636, F0640, F0641, F0645, F0656, F0791, F0883, F0887Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D
2026-06-06F0837, F0844Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. / Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.C
2025-08-22F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.G
2025-08-22F0812, F0837, F0867, F0868, F0880, F0882Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.F
2025-08-22F0578, F0584, F0887, F0945Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. / Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.E
2025-08-22F0550, F0605, F0641, F0658, F0691, F0755, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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.D
2024-08-09F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesF
2024-08-09F0656, F0686, F0758Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E
2024-08-09F0623, F0625, F0641, F0657, F0684, F0698, F0790, F0838, F0842, F0865Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.D
2024-08-09F0732, F0837, F0880Post nurse staffing information every day. / Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.C

Why was GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY fined?

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-22Fine$13,247

Has GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-11-2261

How is GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY staffed?

MeasureThis facilityGU average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day7.720207.72020
Total nursing staff turnover (%)15.615.6
Average number of residents per day19.719.7

Who owns GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY?

GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY is registered with CMS as Government - State, operates under the legal business name GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITALsince 10/01/1983
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTHECHANOVA, YUKARI, LIZAMA, FLORENCIO, PEREZ-POSADAS, LILLIANsince 01/19/2019
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEHECHANOVA, YUKARIsince 04/22/2019
CORPORATE OFFICERHECHANOVA, YUKARI, PEREZ-POSADAS, LILLIANsince 01/28/2019
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLGUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HECHANOVA, YUKARI, LIZAMA, FLORENCIO, PEREZ-POSADAS, LILLIANsince 01/06/2025
ADP OF THE SNFLIZAMA, FLORENCIO, PEREZ-POSADAS, LILLIANsince 01/13/2025

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