Dr Guy Gorman Sr Care Home
Highway 191 & Hospital Road · Chinle, AZ · 86503 · 9286745216
80 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $67,074 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$67,074 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $127,634 |
Inspection citations (64 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 25, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Try 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.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H September 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
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.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | Payment Denial | 90 days |
| September 27, 2024 | Fine | $67,074 |
| September 15, 2023 | Fine | $60,560 |
| September 15, 2023 | Payment Denial | 17 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035242 · certified since July 10, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.