Hidden Meadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia Falls, MT
Hidden Meadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia Falls, MT
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.
32-bed community Rank #78 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 103 homes 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 cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
12 years in operation Rank #20 / 91Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 91 homes 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 cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #149 / 149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 149 homes 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 cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 3, 2023
License Number31523
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.
Since 2019 · 7 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
3 deficiencies
5 inspections
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
Overall vs. MT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 21 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 86% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (5 vs. MT avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% 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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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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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| Autumn Springs Assisted Living | AL | Billings | 66
Facility
66
MT AVG
70
Rank
#51 / 103 | No |
51
Facility
51
MT AVG
45
Rank
#65 / 149 | - | 21
Facility
21
MT AVG
7
Rank
#8 / 91 | A+ | Margo Ball | 9 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3
Rank
#57 / 73 | 5
Facility
5
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#52 / 73 | 12
Facility
12
MT AVG
21
Rank
#32 / 59 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#26 / 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 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3
Rank
#34 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#16 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
21
Rank
#2 / 59 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
MT AVG
3.0
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 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3
Rank
#43 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#16 / 73 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
21
Rank
#13 / 59 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#13 / 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 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 73 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#44 / 73 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
21
Rank
#25 / 59 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#26 / 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 | 2 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#16 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
21
Rank
#2 / 59 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#10 / 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 since 2019 according to records from Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
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