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Hidden Meadows
Hidden Meadows, located in Columbia Falls, MT, is a senior living community specializing in providing assisted living services with memory care. Their wonderful staff are well trained in caring for their residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, providing them with round-the-clock care, and monitoring treatment effectiveness as each resident progresses. Additionally, they help residents and families explore alternatives as needed, noting which works well in improving the residents, or maintaining its good condition.
As part of their care services, Hidden Meadows also offers a rich array of amenities that offers both comfort and convenience, to their residents who require a supportive environment to thrive. Such amenities include; emergency call system in accommodation units, housekeeping and laundry services, meal preparation services, as well as assistance with daily living activities including incontinence management, and medication management.
Community insights.
About this community
Hidden Meadows is administered by Grace Santiago.
Inspection History
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2019 vs. Montana state average• Total deficiencies (87% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (24% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 3 | 23 | This facility has 87% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3 vs. MT avg 23).↓ 87% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.0 | 3.94 | This facility has 24% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3 vs. MT avg 3.94).↓ 24% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (1 vs. MT avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbia Falls's city center to Hidden Meadows's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.47 miles to nearest hospital (Logan Health - Whitefish)
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Info below is compiled from the MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Formal complaint investigations counted in the state record—distinct from every routine licensure inspection.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Immanuel Living d/b/a The Terraces at Buffalo Hill | AL IL MC NH SNF | Kalispell | 140
Facility
140
MT AVG
70
Rank
#8 / 103 | No |
84
Facility
84
MT AVG
45
Rank
#11 / 149 | - | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 91 | - | Patty Cordell | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#14 / 73 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
21
Rank
#7 / 59 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#13 / 59 |
| The Springs at Grand Park | AL MC | Billings (West End) | 65
Facility
65
MT AVG
70
Rank
#52 / 103 | No |
65
Facility
65
MT AVG
45
Rank
#36 / 149 | - | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 91 | - | Nicole Jemming | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3
Rank
#34 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#14 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
21
Rank
#2 / 59 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#2 / 59 |
| Hidden Meadows | AL MC | Columbia Falls | 32
Facility
32
MT AVG
70
Rank
#78 / 103 | No |
2
Facility
2
MT AVG
45
Rank
#149 / 149 | - | 12
Facility
12
MT AVG
7
Rank
#20 / 91 | A+ | Grace Santiago | 1 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3
Rank
#43 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#14 / 73 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
21
Rank
#13 / 59 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#27 / 59 |
| Silver Springs Assisted Living | AL | Townsend | 24
Facility
24
MT AVG
70
Rank
#84 / 103 | No |
14
Facility
14
MT AVG
45
Rank
#125 / 149 | Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
7
Rank
#27 / 91 | - | Jason George | 4 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 73 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#41 / 73 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
21
Rank
#25 / 59 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#13 / 59 |
| River‘s Bend Assisted Living | AL | E. Malta (Malta) | 21
Facility
21
MT AVG
70
Rank
#87 / 103 | No |
34
Facility
34
MT AVG
45
Rank
#94 / 149 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 91 | - | Jason George | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#14 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
21
Rank
#2 / 59 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#2 / 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Meadows
Is Hidden Meadows in a walkable area?
Hidden Meadows has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Hidden Meadows?
According to MT state health department records, Hidden Meadows's license number is 31523.
How long has Hidden Meadows been in business?
Hidden Meadows has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Hidden Meadows?
No, Hidden Meadows has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Hidden Meadows?
Grace Santiago is the administrator of Hidden Meadows.
How many beds does Hidden Meadows have?
Hidden Meadows has 32 beds.
Has Hidden Meadows had any deficiencies?
Hidden Meadows has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
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