The Ensign Group Grows in Iowa
The Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) announced multiple strategic acquisitions effective August 1, 2025. The company acquired Crystal Heights Care Center, a 72-bed skilled nursing facility in Oskaloosa, Iowa, through its REIT subsidiary Standard Bearer Healthcare. In California, Ensign acquired operations of five skilled nursing facilities and three assisted living facilities, plus three additional facilities under management agreements, adding over 1,200 operational beds/units. The company also acquired Pine Crest Health and Memory Care, a 120-bed facility in Wisconsin.
These acquisitions expand Ensign's portfolio to 361 healthcare operations, including 47 senior living operations across 17 states. The company's subsidiaries now own 148 real estate assets. Management continues to actively seek acquisition opportunities nationwide.
The Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) ha annunciato diverse acquisizioni strategiche con efficacia dal 1掳 agosto 2025. La societ脿 ha acquisito Crystal Heights Care Center, una struttura di assistenza infermieristica qualificata con 72 posti letto a Oskaloosa, Iowa, tramite la sua controllata REIT Standard Bearer Healthcare. In California, Ensign ha acquisito la gestione di cinque strutture di assistenza infermieristica qualificata e tre strutture di assistenza assistita, oltre a tre ulteriori strutture sotto accordi di gestione, aggiungendo oltre 1.200 posti letto/unit脿 operative. Inoltre, la societ脿 ha acquisito Pine Crest Health and Memory Care, una struttura da 120 posti letto in Wisconsin.
Queste acquisizioni ampliano il portafoglio di Ensign a 361 operazioni sanitarie, comprese 47 strutture per anziani distribuite in 17 stati. Le controllate della societ脿 ora possiedono 148 immobili. Il management continua a ricercare attivamente opportunit脿 di acquisizione a livello nazionale.
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The Ensign Group (Nasdaq : ENSG) a annonc茅 plusieurs acquisitions strat茅giques effectives au 1er ao没t 2025. L'entreprise a acquis Crystal Heights Care Center, un 茅tablissement de soins infirmiers qualifi茅s de 72 lits 脿 Oskaloosa, Iowa, via sa filiale REIT Standard Bearer Healthcare. En Californie, Ensign a acquis l'exploitation de cinq 茅tablissements de soins infirmiers qualifi茅s et trois r茅sidences avec assistance, ainsi que trois autres 茅tablissements sous contrats de gestion, ajoutant plus de 1 200 lits/unit茅s op茅rationnels. La soci茅t茅 a 茅galement acquis Pine Crest Health and Memory Care, un 茅tablissement de 120 lits dans le Wisconsin.
Ces acquisitions 茅largissent le portefeuille d'Ensign 脿 361 op茅rations de sant茅, incluant 47 茅tablissements pour personnes 芒g茅es r茅partis dans 17 脡tats. Les filiales de la soci茅t茅 poss猫dent d茅sormais 148 actifs immobiliers. La direction continue de rechercher activement des opportunit茅s d'acquisition 脿 l'茅chelle nationale.
The Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) gab mehrere strategische Akquisitionen bekannt, die ab dem 1. August 2025 wirksam werden. Das Unternehmen erwarb 眉ber seine REIT-Tochtergesellschaft Standard Bearer Healthcare das Crystal Heights Care Center, eine Fachpflegeeinrichtung mit 72 Betten in Oskaloosa, Iowa. In Kalifornien 眉bernahm Ensign den Betrieb von f眉nf Fachpflegeeinrichtungen und drei betreuten Wohnanlagen sowie drei weitere Einrichtungen im Rahmen von Managementvertr盲gen, was 眉ber 1.200 betriebliche Betten/Einheiten hinzuf眉gte. Au脽erdem wurde Pine Crest Health and Memory Care, eine Einrichtung mit 120 Betten in Wisconsin, erworben.
Diese Akquisitionen erweitern Ensigns Portfolio auf 361 Gesundheitsbetriebe, darunter 47 Seniorenwohnanlagen in 17 Bundesstaaten. Die Tochtergesellschaften des Unternehmens besitzen nun 148 Immobilienverm枚gen. Das Management sucht weiterhin aktiv nach Akquisitionsm枚glichkeiten landesweit.
- Portfolio expansion to 361 healthcare operations across 17 states
- Strategic growth with 1,200+ new operational beds/units in California
- Increased real estate portfolio to 148 assets through Standard Bearer REIT
- Geographic diversification with new facilities in Iowa and Wisconsin
- Multiple simultaneous acquisitions may present integration challenges
- Three California facilities pending regulatory reviews before full operation
- Increased operational complexity with expansion across multiple states
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Ensign Group expands portfolio with 14 new facilities across three states, adding 1,390+ beds to strengthen its multi-state healthcare platform.
The Ensign Group has executed a significant expansion through three simultaneous acquisition transactions. The company acquired Crystal Heights Care Center in Iowa (72 beds), eleven facilities in California (adding over 1,200 beds/units), and Pine Crest Health in Wisconsin (120 beds). These strategic moves expand Ensign's footprint to 361 healthcare operations across 17 states.
The transactions showcase Ensign's multi-pronged real estate strategy. The Iowa facility's real estate was purchased through Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Ensign's captive real estate company, strengthening vertical integration. For the California properties, Ensign opted for an asset-light approach by entering triple-net lease arrangements with CareTrust REIT and International Equity Partners. Meanwhile, three California facilities will operate under management agreements pending regulatory approvals.
This expansion demonstrates Ensign's ability to execute complex, multi-state acquisition strategies simultaneously. The company's portfolio now includes 148 owned real estate assets through Standard Bearer, showing balanced growth between property ownership and operational leases. CEO Barry Port's statement confirms Ensign remains in active acquisition mode, seeking both performing and underperforming healthcare assets across the country.
The diversification across multiple states mitigates regional regulatory risks while allowing Ensign to leverage operational expertise in existing markets like Iowa, where they previously expanded successfully.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The聽Ensign Group, Inc.聽(Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign鈩⒙爂roup of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, other rehabilitative and healthcare services, and real estate, announced today that it acquired Crystal Heights Care Center, a 72-bed skilled nursing facility located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The real estate will be acquired by a subsidiary of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign鈥檚 captive real estate company, and the facility will be operated by an Ensign-affiliated operator, effective as of August 1, 2025.
鈥淲e are thrilled to be growing in Iowa again, after our successful additions last year鈥� said Barry Port, Ensign's Chief Executive Officer. 鈥淲e had another perfect opportunity to add to Standard Bearer鈥檚 growing portfolio in Iowa and couldn鈥檛 be more excited about this addition,鈥� he added.
Dave Jorgensen, President of Gateway Healthcare, Inc., Ensign鈥檚 Iowa-based subsidiary, added 鈥淭his is a fantastic operation and we are excited to work together with our healthcare partners to provide top-notch care for our residents and their families.鈥�
In a separate transaction on the same day, Ensign announced it acquired the operations of five skilled nursing operations and three assisted living in California. These acquisitions were effective on August 1, 2025, and are subject to new triple net lease arrangements with affiliates of CareTrust REIT Inc., (NYSE: CTRE) and International Equity Partners. In addition, this acquisition also included three additional facilities, which are being operated under management agreements pending certain state regulatory reviews. In total, Ensign-affiliates will operate eleven new facilities in California, adding over 1,200 operational beds/units to Ensign鈥檚 portfolio.
In another transaction on the same day, Ensign announced that it acquired the real estate, through a subsidiary of Standard Bearer, and operations of Pine Crest Health and Memory Care, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Merrill, Wisconsin.
These acquisitions are effective as of August 1, 2025, and bring Ensign's growing portfolio to 361 healthcare operations, which includes 47 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own 148 real estate assets. Mr. Port reaffirmed that Ensign is actively seeking opportunities to acquire real estate and to lease both well-performing and struggling skilled nursing, senior living and other healthcare related businesses throughout the United States.
About Ensign鈩�
The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide a broad spectrum of skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 361 healthcare facilities in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. More information about Ensign is available at .
Contact Information
The Ensign Group, Inc., (949) 487-9500, [email protected]
SOURCE: The Ensign Group, Inc.
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