The Ensign Group, Inc. expanded its presence in Texas by acquiring the real estate and operations of two skilled nursing facilities, effective July 1, 2026. The acquired facilities include Las Ventanas de Socorro, a 126-bed skilled nursing facility in Socorro, Texas, and Los Arcos del Norte Care Center, a 124-bed skilled nursing facility in El Paso, Texas. The real estate was purchased by subsidiaries of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign’s captive real estate company, while the facilities are operated by Ensign-affiliated tenants.

Barry Port, Chief Executive Officer of The Ensign Group, highlighted the strategic importance of the acquisitions. "We are excited to continue our incredible year in Texas with the acquisition of these excellent facilities," he said. "We are always looking to expand our presence in Texas, and these facilities are tremendous adds to our operations and Standard Bearer’s real estate footprint."

Andy Ashton, President of Keystone Care LLC, Ensign’s Texas-based subsidiary, emphasized the operational impact. "Both facilities have fantastic teams of caregivers, and we are so excited to begin serving our residents and their families in the El Paso area," he added.

Portfolio Expansion

The acquisitions increase Ensign's portfolio to 398 healthcare operations, including 48 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, now own 183 real estate assets. The company continues to actively seek opportunities to acquire real estate and lease skilled nursing, senior living, and other healthcare-related businesses nationwide.

Facility Details

The Ensign Group, Inc. operates through independent subsidiaries providing skilled nursing, senior living services, and rehabilitative therapies. The company's facilities span 17 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The Ensign Group, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0650 per share of common stock, payable on or before July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026. This announcement continues the company's dividend-paying history, which began in 2002.

The Ensign Group, Inc. is the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies. Its independent operating subsidiaries provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, and other rehabilitative and healthcare services. The company operates across 396 healthcare facilities in multiple states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Dividend Details

The Ensign Group, Inc. invests in and provides a broad spectrum of healthcare services and real estate. More information about the company is available at its official website.