The Ensign Group Adds Real Estate and Operations in Kansas

Core Insights - The Ensign Group, Inc. has acquired the real estate and operations of Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 45-bed skilled nursing facility in Kansas City, Kansas, effective December 1, 2025 [1] - The company also announced the acquisition of Santa Rosa Care Center, a 144-bed skilled nursing facility in Tucson, Arizona, along with two facilities in Colorado: The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood (103 beds) and Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation (69 beds) [3][4] - These acquisitions expand Ensign's portfolio to 373 healthcare operations across 17 states, including 47 senior living operations, and the company owns 156 real estate assets through its subsidiaries [5] Company Strategy - Ensign's CEO, Barry Port, emphasized the strategic importance of these acquisitions in enhancing service offerings in the Kansas City community and expanding the company's footprint in the Midwest [2] - The company is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities in skilled nursing, senior living, and other healthcare-related businesses across the United States [5] Operational Details - The newly acquired facilities will be operated by Ensign-affiliated tenants and are subject to long-term triple net leases, indicating a stable revenue model for the company [3][4] - Ensign's independent operating subsidiaries provide a wide range of healthcare services, including skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapies, across its extensive network of facilities [6]