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Hidden Meadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia Falls, MT
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Hidden Meadows

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia Falls, MT
240 Hidden Meadow Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 View map
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Overview of 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.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 32 Rank #44 / 66Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 44th out of 66 assisted living communities we track in Montana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #13 / 64Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 13th out of 64 assisted living communities we track in Montana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
12 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #85 / 85Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 85th out of 85 assisted living communities we track in Montana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
2 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 3, 2023
License Number31523

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hidden Meadows is administered by Grace Santiago.

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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.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 3 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. MT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Montana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at MT avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 316.0 This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3 vs. MT avg 16).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.03.0 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Montana average (3 vs. MT avg 3).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 14.0 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (1 vs. MT avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer
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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Formal complaint investigations counted in the state record—distinct from every routine licensure inspection.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
River‘s Bend Assisted Living
AL
E. Malta (Malta)
21
Facility 21
MT AVG 61
Rank #51 / 66
No
34
Facility 34
MT AVG 40
Rank #46 / 85
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 6
Rank #41 / 64
-Jason George1
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 16
Rank #1 / 48
1.0
Facility 1.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 48
The Springs at Grand Park
AL
MC
Billings (West End)
65
Facility 65
MT AVG 61
Rank #28 / 66
No
65
Facility 65
MT AVG 40
Rank #19 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 6
Rank #41 / 64
-Nicole Jemming1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #29 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 16
Rank #1 / 48
1.0
Facility 1.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 48
Silver Springs Assisted Living
AL
Townsend
24
Facility 24
MT AVG 61
Rank #48 / 66
No
14
Facility 14
MT AVG 40
Rank #65 / 85
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 6
Rank #19 / 64
-Jason George4
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 60
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #39 / 60
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 16
Rank #24 / 48
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #13 / 48
Immanuel Living d/b/a The Terraces at Buffalo Hill
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kalispell
140
Facility 140
MT AVG 61
Rank #3 / 66
No
84
Facility 84
MT AVG 40
Rank #8 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 6
Rank #41 / 64
-Patty Cordell1
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 60
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 16
Rank #7 / 48
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #13 / 48
Hidden Meadows
AL
MC
Columbia Falls
32
Facility 32
MT AVG 61
Rank #44 / 66
No
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 40
Rank #85 / 85
-
12
Facility 12
MT AVG 6
Rank #13 / 64
A+Grace Santiago1
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3
Rank #38 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 60
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 16
Rank #12 / 48
3.0
Facility 3.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #25 / 48

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Montana

Hidden Meadows is in Columbia Falls, Montana. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
MT specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Big Sky Waiver

Big Sky Waiver

Who it is for
Montanans eligible for Medicaid who need nursing-facility level of care but can live at home or in the community

Eligibility

General
Must be financially eligible for Medicaid and meet the minimum level-of-care requirements for nursing-facility placement; Big Sky Waiver provides a community alternative to institutional care.
MT specifics
Big Sky Waiver is administered by DPHHS Senior and Long-Term Care; the linked waiver took effect July 1, 2024. Individual services and enrollment require program assessment.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community-based support may include personal assistance; homemaker services; respite; adult day health; environmental adaptations and case management.
In-home support

Montana Community First Choice Services

Montana Community First Choice Services

Who it is for
Montana Medicaid members whose health condition limits daily activities

Eligibility

General
Medicaid-eligible people whose health condition limits daily activities and who meet the required screening. Community First Choice Services also requires nursing-facility level of care.
MT specifics
Services follow an assessed person-centered plan and may be agency-based or self-directed.

What it provides

  • Assessed help with daily activities and health-maintenance tasks; additional covered supports can include personal emergency response systems and community integration.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Family and informal caregivers seeking support through the state aging network; individual services are assessed through local providers.

What it provides

  • Title III-E supports caregiver information and assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and supplemental services through the state aging network.
Prescription costs

Big Sky Rx

Big Sky Rx

Who it is for
Montana residents on Medicare who meet the Big Sky Rx income criteria
Income limit
Current official page lists annual income less than $31,920 single or $43,280 married and living together; page does not state an effective date.
Asset limit
Official page says assets such as IRAs, bonds, stocks and savings are not income for Big Sky Rx. Separate Extra Help eligibility may consider assets.

Eligibility

General
Montana must be the primary residence; applicant must receive Medicare and meet Big Sky Rx income criteria.
MT specifics
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Current premium assistance amount should be confirmed against plan enrollment and Big Sky Rx guidance.

What it provides

  • Assistance paying Medicare-approved prescription-drug-plan premiums; the DPHHS prescription-assistance overview lists up to $50.60/month; not a guaranteed annual cash benefit.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
MT specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Home energy assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Montana homeowners or renters responsible for home heating costs who meet the income and resource rules
Income limit
For 2026–2027, annual limits are $36,120 for one person and $47,234 for two; other household sizes have different limits.
Asset limit
For 2026–2027, resource limits are $14,717 for one person and $22,515 for two; exclusions and larger-household rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Montana homeowners or renters responsible for home heating costs who meet household income and resource rules. Heating assistance applications are accepted October 1 through April 30.

What it provides

  • Pays part of winter heating costs; assistance with eligible furnace emergencies may also be available.
Home energy improvements

Weatherization Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program

Who it is for
Income- and resource-eligible Montana households, including renters
Income limit
Household-size income and resource rules apply, with possible eligibility through qualifying benefit programs. Use the current 2026–2027 standards when applying.

Eligibility

General
Income- and resource-eligible Montana households, including homeowners and renters. Older adults and people with disabilities receive priority; approval does not guarantee immediate work.

What it provides

  • An energy audit identifies eligible energy-saving improvements and related safety work; subject to program limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Meadows

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 What is the license number of Hidden Meadows?
According to MT state health department records, Hidden Meadows's license number is 31523.
03 How long has Hidden Meadows been in business?
Hidden Meadows has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Hidden Meadows?
No, Hidden Meadows has a no-pet policy.
05 What is the best email address for Hidden Meadows?
The team at Hidden Meadows can be reached at simona@gyldangroup.com.
06 Who is the administrator of Hidden Meadows?
Grace Santiago is the administrator of Hidden Meadows.
07 How many beds does Hidden Meadows have?
Hidden Meadows has 32 beds.
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