Deficiency Index

F561 citations in Guam

Self-determination · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

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Against expectation — 2025

Guam cites F561 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share14.47×

14.47 times the share F561 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Guam citations5.56%

Of every deficiency written in Guam in 2025, this is the portion that was F561.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Guam surveyors wrote

F561 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.

G · Actual harm, isolatedAugust 22, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to honor the rights of one of one resident (Resident(R)28) reviewed for choices to make decisions about their care. Specifically, staff failed to provide showers for R28 prior to going to dialysis treatments due to lack of available linens.This failure resulted in R28 experiencing psychosocial harm as exhibited by decreased engagement in social activities, apathy and withdrawal, and refusal of care. Findings:On 08/18/25 at 10:58 AM, R28 was observed lying in bed in her room, watching television. R28 was alert and stated she wanted to share her concerns; however, she is going to dialysis so would like to speak the next day. Transport arrived after a couple of minutes. …

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedSeptember 26, 2022

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to promote resident self-determination and make choices about aspects of his or her life that were significant to 2 of 8 sampled residents, Resident (R) 101 and R104. Specifically, staff repeatedly placed a hospital like ID bracelet on R101 despite her request to not wear it, and R104 desired a specific condiment (soy sauce) with her meals and staff did not support that choice. This practice limited R101 and R104's autonomy regarding those things that are important in his or her life. Findings: Resident 101: Review of the electronic medical record (e-HR) revealed the facility admitted R101 on 08/29/2021. …

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

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