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F550 citations in Guam

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Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F550 in Guam. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Guam cites F550 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share2.61×

2.61 times the share F550 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Guam citations5.56%

Of every deficiency written in Guam in 2025, this is the portion that was F550.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Guam surveyors wrote

F550 findings written in Guam, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 22, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that staff provided care in a manner that promoted dignity and respect for two of 19 residents (Resident(R)5 and R12) during dining observation. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was observed standing over R5 and R12 while assisting the residents with their meals. This failure had the potential to negatively impact the residents.Findings:For R12:On 08/18/2025 at11:38 AM, R12 was observed in bed with the head of the bed elevated to approximately 90 degrees, Bed was in low position. CNA5 was observed assisting R12 with lunch while standing over the resident. R12's eye level was observed at approximately the level of CNA5's chest. …

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

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Recent years

YearShare of Guam citationsvs expected
20235.88%2.85×
20255.56%2.61×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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