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Discovery Care Centre

601 N 10TH ST, HAMILTON, MT, 59840
(406) 363-2273
58 licensed beds

CMS rates Discovery Care Centre 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 47 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $49,047 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
58
CMS facility ID
275135
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ravalli
Facility name
Discovery Care Centre
Legal entity
The Valley Health and Rehab
Street address
601 N 10TH ST
City / state / ZIP
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone
(406) 363-2273

About this facility — Discovery Care Centre

Discovery Care Centre is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Hamilton, Montana. It is licensed for 58 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Montana (75 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Hamilton and 62 skilled nursing facilities across Montana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers, a group of 22 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Discovery Care Centre 47 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $49,047 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
James Weichert
Parent company
The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Larsen, Kole
Indirect owner — 5% stake — since 2025
White Ash Llc
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2025
Capital Community Bank, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Cottonwood Healthcare Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Hamilton Snf Property Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Kirkland, Brenda
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Myers, Walter
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Professional Business Advisors Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Wipfli Llp
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Zwicker, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1990-09-10
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
22 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$49,047 total
Last standard inspection
2026-01-28
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$287 per day (≈ $8,720/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
63% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 30% private/other
Occupancy
56% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
19% below the MT median of $355/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
58
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0679
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0636
E · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0638
D · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0812
C · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0882
C · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-03-06
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (31 citations)
2025-11-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0600
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-22
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-22
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-12-22
F-0744
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-12-22
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-22
2025-08-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0627
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-09-29
2024-12-05Health inspection3 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-12-27
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-12-27
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-12-27
2023-12-05Health inspection1 citation
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-01-11
2026-01-28Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-03-13
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-03-13
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-03-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-03-13
K-0771
F · No harm found
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Corrected 2026-03-13
2024-12-05Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0222
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0771
F · No harm found
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Corrected 2025-01-18
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-12-27
2023-12-05Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-11
E-0023
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0222
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-11
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-01-11

Federal penalties

2026-04-23Fine$20,270
2025-08-27Fine$9,243
2024-12-05Fine$19,534
2025-08-27Medicare payment denial — 2 days
Total fines$49,047
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 275135.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Montana.
Inspection citations, 3 years
47
More than 58% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 41
Federal fines, 3 years
$49,047
More than 65% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $27,405
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.3
Higher than 25% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.8
Nursing staff turnover, annual
56%
Higher than 49% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 56%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Montana average on 11 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased9.4%18.5%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight8.3%6.4%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.5%2.0%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%3.0%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms4.7%6.3%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.6%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.0%4.4%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine94.5%96.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened3.2%16.1%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.4%15.4%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.1%94.0%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.6%6.2%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence19.1%22.1%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication27.5%20.7%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.621.391.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days3.352.081.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.7%84.1%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine82.8%76.7%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission13.9%20.2%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit12.4%13.1%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0578 2 inspections. 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.
  • K-0291 2 inspections. Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • K-0712 2 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-0771 2 inspections. Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

What its owners also hold

  • White Ash Llc has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Montana

  • Licensing: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Certification Bureau
  • File a complaint: Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-332-2272. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-277-9300. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Community Medical Center, about 41 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • St. Patrick Hospital, about 44 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1992470207
Monthly federal file
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Secretary of State filings
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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