The Ensign Group Increases Operations in Arizona

Core Insights - The Ensign Group, Inc. has acquired multiple skilled nursing facilities, expanding its operations in Arizona and Colorado, effective December 1, 2025 [1][4][5] Group 1: Acquisitions - Ensign acquired the operations of "Santa Rosa Care Center", a 144-bed skilled nursing facility in Tucson, Arizona, under a long-term, triple net lease [1] - The company also acquired "Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center", a 45-bed facility in Kansas City, Kansas, with operations leased to an Ensign-affiliated operator [3] - Additionally, Ensign acquired two facilities in Colorado: "The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood" (103 beds) and "Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation" (69 beds), both under long-term triple net leases [4] Group 2: Market Expansion - These acquisitions increase Ensign's portfolio to 373 healthcare operations, including 47 senior living operations across 17 states [5] - Ensign's subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own 156 real estate assets, indicating a strong presence in the healthcare real estate market [5] Group 3: Future Outlook - The CEO of Ensign expressed optimism about the future of the newly acquired facilities and their integration into the existing operations in Tucson [2] - The company is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities in skilled nursing, senior living, and other healthcare-related businesses across the United States [5]