The Ensign Group Obtains Real Estate and Operations in Texas

Group 1 - The Ensign Group, Inc. has acquired the real estate and operations of "Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center," an 80-bed skilled nursing facility in Littlefield, Texas, effective February 1, 2026 [1][2] - The acquisition was made through Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign's captive real estate company, with operations leased to an Ensign-affiliated tenant [1][3] - In addition, Ensign acquired the operations of "Agave Grove Post Acute," a 225-bed skilled nursing facility in Glendale, Arizona, also effective February 1, 2026 [4][5] Group 2 - These acquisitions expand Ensign's portfolio to 378 healthcare operations, including 47 senior living operations across 17 states [5] - Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own a total of 160 real estate assets [5] - The company is actively seeking further opportunities to acquire real estate and lease both well-performing and struggling skilled nursing and senior living facilities throughout the United States [5]