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The Valley Health and Rehab

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

601 N 10th St, Hamilton, MT 5984058 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.9/5

based on 15 Google reviews

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1/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 9.0)

Below average in MT · Meets national RN staffing standard · $33,262 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Recent feedback indicates significant challenges with call-button response times and facility cleanliness. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend visiting during off-hours to observe staffing levels and asking management directly about their current plan to address recent complaints regarding hygiene and staff responsiveness.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

15 reviews on Google
The Valley Health and Rehab presents a concerning environment for families, with recent reviews highlighting significant issues regarding staffing levels, cleanliness, and responsiveness. While some long-term families acknowledge past efforts by staff to provide compassionate care, recent reports describe long wait times for basic needs and a lack of professional conduct toward residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff3.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMeds5.0Memory4.0Comms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated long-term staff members
  • Effective post-surgery rehab outcomes
  • Respectful end-of-life care

Concerns

  • Excessive wait times for call button response (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to neglect of non-essential care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of compassion or professional communication from staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'13(1)'16(1)'19(3)'23(1)'26(4)

Distribution · 15 analyzed

5
5
4
3
3
0
2
0
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about your long-term staff members; how do you ensure that same level of dedicated care is maintained during shift changes?
  • 2With the focus on post-surgery rehab outcomes, what does the physical therapy schedule look like for a new resident?
  • 3How does the team prioritize responding to call buttons during busy periods to ensure no resident is left waiting?
  • 4Could you tell me more about the specific programming and engagement activities available for residents in your memory care unit?
  • 5What is your protocol for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 6How do you ensure consistent and clear communication between the nursing staff and family members regarding daily care updates?

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Key Review Excerpts

The wait times for help to toilet or anything else can be long. The one for my mom, today, was nearly an hour and 20 minutes (30-40 minutes alone just to have someone come see what she needed after pressing her call button).

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆

A couple amazing caretakers, others lack complete compassion, and speak of the elders as if they are not present.

Volunteer · 2026☆☆☆☆

Mom stayed there and got bed bugs, Never ever had she had those before,. She even saw them on the floor when she stayed there. They don't clean,. Filthy, Disgusting place.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 15 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.72hrs
96%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.74hrs
91%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.4%
US
19.4%
MT
25.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.5%
US
14.4%
MT
19.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.5%
US
15.5%
MT
20.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.8%
US
12.1%
MT
5.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.3%
US
95.5%
MT
93.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.6%
Better than Avg
Here
14.6%
US
15.3%
MT
19.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.7%
Better than Avg
Here
86.7%
US
79.8%
MT
73.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
76.5%
US
81.8%
MT
79.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MT
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

24deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (11.3)
16 complaint-triggered
$33,262 in fines

Families filed 11 complaints against this facility, triggering federal investigations that found serious issues with neglect protection, nursing staffing levels, and daily care assistance. The facility shows recurring problems across multiple areas including nutrition and meal service, fire safety systems, and resident rights protections. While most deficiencies have correction dates, some recent nutrition violations remain uncorrected, and the pattern of complaint-driven investigations suggests ongoing care quality concerns.

Apr 23, 2026Complaint
5
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 28, 2026Routine
14
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0771Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

0636Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0882Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Jan 28, 2026Complaint
2
0809Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0812Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nov 18, 2025Complaint
6
0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0600Potential for harm · PatternResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Aug 27, 2025Complaint
2
0627Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Dec 5, 2024Routine
6
0692Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0771Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 27, 2025

$9,110

Payment Denial

Aug 27, 2025

2-day denial

Fine

Dec 5, 2024

$19,534

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Valley Health and Rehab

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Goodman Group

Chain Size

10 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 4 of 10

Ownership & Management

Owners

The Goodman Family Operating Foundation

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Brouwer, LawrenceContracted Managing EmployeeZwicker, MichaelW-2 Managing EmployeeEdinger, CraigOfficer / DirectorGoodman, ShaneOfficer / DirectorKnacke, ClintonOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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