The Valley Health and Rehab
601 N 10th St, Hamilton, MT 59840 · (406) 363-2273
For profit - Limited Liability company · 58 certified beds
The Valley Health and Rehab has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 11 citations (the Montana average is 11.2). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $59,962 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 28, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.January 28, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 28, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.January 28, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.January 28, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJanuary 28, 2026 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.January 28, 2026 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.January 28, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 28, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.January 28, 2026 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.January 28, 2026 · F0882 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 15 citations.
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.April 23, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 23, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 23, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 23, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 23, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.January 28, 2026 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 18, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 18, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 18, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.November 18, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.November 18, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 18, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 27, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.August 27, 2025 · F0627 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $31,185April 23, 2026
- Fine of $9,243August 27, 2025
- Fine of $19,534December 5, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 2 daysStarting September 27, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Montana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 4.05 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 54.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 58 |
| Average residents per day | 51.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Living Centre Stevensville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center Hot Springs · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center Missoula · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Missoula · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Village Health & Rehabilitation Missoula · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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