The Ensign Group Announces Expansion Into Florida
Key Highlights
- ➤418 healthcare operations across 18 states after acquisitions
- ➤Florida entry adds 831 skilled nursing beds and 66 independent living units
- ➤Colorado acquisitions add 760 skilled nursing beds and 47 independent living units
- ➤Washington acquisitions add 532 skilled nursing beds
- ➤Standard Bearer acquires real estate assets totaling 755 skilled nursing beds
Expert Statements
Barry Port, Chief Executive Officer of The Ensign Group
“We are thrilled to enter Florida and are very excited about the opportunity we have to bring our clinically focused operating model to the local communities there.”
Barry Port, Chief Executive Officer of The Ensign Group
“Throughout our history, we have been thoughtful and deliberate when entering new states, seeking opportunities where exceptional local leadership, strong community ties and long-term growth potential align with our operating philosophy.”
Barry Port, Chief Executive Officer of The Ensign Group
“We are excited to make this investment into one of the largest and most dynamic healthcare markets in the country, and we believe these operations provide an outstanding first step into the state.”
Forrest Peterson, President of Everglades Healthcare LLC
“We look forward to partnering with the dedicated caregivers already serving these communities and supporting them as they continue delivering high-quality care for residents and patients across Florida.”
Forrest Peterson, President of Everglades Healthcare LLC
“We are anxious to work together to improve the clinical quality of these operations and to live by proven cultural and operational principles that have transformed hundreds of operations over several decades.”
Barry Port, Chief Executive Officer of The Ensign Group
“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.”
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group 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 expanded into Florida with the acquisition of the following operations: * Bay Park Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a 101-bed skilled nursing facility located in Sarasota, FL; * Carrabelle Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a 90-bed skilled nursing facility located in Carrabelle, FL; * Cedar Hill Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Jacksonville, FL; * Davenport Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a healthcare campus with 60 skilled nursing beds and 66 independent living units located in Davenport, FL; * Greenville Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a 58-bed skilled nursing facility located in Greenville, FL; * Lake Haven Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a 104-bed skilled nursing facility located in Dunedin, FL; * Monticello Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a 60-bed skilled nursing facility located in Monticello, FL; and * Shores Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Port Saint Joe, FL. Each facility is operated by an Ensign affiliated operator and subject to a long-term triple net lease. This acquisition was effective as of October 1, 2026.
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