Guam
Aging & Senior Services Resource Guide
Territorial Agency: Guam DPHSS — Division of Senior Citizens (DSC)
Website: dphss.guam.gov (opens in new window)
Main Phone: (671) 735-7421
TDD/TTY: (671) 735-7415
Key Services Available
- Home and community-based services
- Congregate & home-delivered meals
- Senior centers (12 island-wide)
- Adult day care
- Transportation services
- Legal assistance
- Family caregiver support
- Guam Medicare Assistance Program (SHIP)
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Adult Protective Services
- Preventive health programs
Visit eldercare.acl.gov (opens in new window) and enter your zip code to find your local senior services and providers. For Guam-specific services, contact the Division of Senior Citizens directly.
Guam’s Aging Services Network
Guam’s aging services are coordinated by the Division of Senior Citizens (DSC) within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS). DSC serves as Guam’s State Office on Aging (GSOA) under the Older Americans Act, coordinating services for adults age 60 and older across the island. As a single-jurisdiction U.S. territory, Guam operates a centralized aging system with services delivered through 12 senior centers and a network of contracted providers.
Division of Senior Citizens (DSC) — State Office on Aging
dphss.guam.gov (opens in new window)
Phone: (671) 735-7421 or (671) 735-7415
Email: biba.seniorcitizens@dphss.guam.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (excluding GovGuam holidays)
DSC plans, coordinates, and implements programs for older adults under Title III of the Older Americans Act, including information & assistance, referrals, and outreach.
Bureau of Adult Protective Services (APS)
Phone: (671) 487-6429 or (671) 487-6354
Main Line: (671) 735-7421
Provides protective services to elders age 60+ and adults with disabilities (18+) against abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Investigates reports in private residences and facilities operated by both public and private agencies.
Guma Serenidad — Emergency Shelter
Phone: (671) 632-8853
24-hour temporary emergency shelter for abused elders (60+) and adults with disabilities (ages 18–59).
Senior Service Providers (Contracted)
DSC contracts with several local organizations to deliver services to Guam’s older adults across the island.
Mayors’ Council of Guam — Senior Centers & In-Home Services
Senior Centers: (671) 477-3454 or (671) 477-8461
Operates 12 island-wide senior citizens centers and adult day care centers. Coordinates case management, in-home services, and recreational activities for seniors in every Guam village.
Congregate & Home-Delivered Meals
Provider: Basil Food Industrial Services Corp.
Phone: (671) 475-8888 or (671) 475-9999
Provides nutritious meals at senior centers and home-delivered meals for homebound elders.
Senior Transportation Services
Provider: Kloppenberg Enterprises, Inc.
Phone: (671) 647-7382 or (671) 647-7392
Transportation services to senior centers, medical appointments, and essential destinations.
Legal Assistance Services
Provider: Fisher & Associates
Phone: (671) 472-2863
Free legal assistance for older adults age 60+ on civil matters.
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Provider: Health Services of the Pacific
Phone: (671) 735-3277 ext. 208
Information, counseling, training, respite care, and supplemental services for family caregivers.
Preventive Health Programs
Provider: University of Guam, College of Natural & Applied Sciences
Phone: (671) 735-2020 or (671) 735-2026
Health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition education, and chronic disease self-management programs for older adults.