The Ensign Group acquired The Health Center of Eastview in Alabama and seven Utah skilled nursing facilities, expanding its operations.
Quiver AI Summary
The Ensign Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of The Health Center of Eastview, a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, Alabama, effective November 1, 2025, marking a significant expansion in its Alabama market. CEO Barry Port expressed enthusiasm for this growth, highlighting the company’s commitment to enhancing care quality in the region. Additionally, Ensign acquired seven skilled nursing facilities in Utah, encompassing a total of 306 beds, with their real estate purchased by subsidiaries of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., while operations will be leased to Ensign-affiliated operators. These acquisitions expand Ensign's portfolio to 369 healthcare operations across 17 states, with a focus on acquiring both successful and struggling healthcare businesses in the U.S.
Potential Positives
- Ensign Group has expanded its operations in the Southeast, particularly in Alabama, reflecting strategic growth in a key market.
- The acquisition of seven skilled nursing facilities in Utah, alongside the Alabama facility, significantly enhances Ensign's overall portfolio, bringing them to 369 healthcare operations across 17 states.
- The announcement demonstrates Ensign's commitment to providing quality care, as highlighted by the positive comments from company executives regarding the skilled caregivers and the focus on resident care.
- Ensign is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities, indicating strong ambitions for future growth and expansion within the healthcare sector.
Potential Negatives
- The press release details multiple acquisitions that could indicate a reliance on external growth rather than strengthening existing operations.
- The announcement of acquisitions in multiple states may raise concerns about the company's ability to effectively manage and integrate such a large number of facilities simultaneously.
- There is no mention of financial performance or projections related to these acquisitions, which may lead to uncertainty about the impact on the company's profitability.
FAQ
What recent acquisition did The Ensign Group announce?
The Ensign Group acquired The Health Center of Eastview, a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, Alabama.
When was the acquisition of The Health Center of Eastview effective?
The acquisition was effective as of November 1, 2025.
How many healthcare operations does Ensign own after these acquisitions?
Ensign's portfolio now includes 369 healthcare operations across 17 states.
What are the other facilities acquired by Ensign in the same transaction?
Ensign acquired seven skilled nursing facilities located throughout Utah, including American Fork and Cedar City.
What type of services does The Ensign Group provide?
The Ensign Group offers skilled nursing, senior living services, rehabilitation therapies, and various healthcare services.
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$ENSG Insider Trading Activity
$ENSG insiders have traded $ENSG stock on the open market 14 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 14 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $ENSG stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- BEVERLY B. WITTEKIND (VP and Chief Legal Officer) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 8,258 shares for an estimated $1,262,295.
- SUZANNE D. SNAPPER (CFO) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 8,379 shares for an estimated $1,241,820.
- BARRY M SMITH has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 3,500 shares for an estimated $555,835.
- DAREN SHAW has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 2,999 shares for an estimated $456,964.
- BARRY PORT (Chief Executive Officer) sold 2,399 shares for an estimated $383,840
- ANN SCOTT BLOUIN sold 425 shares for an estimated $63,422
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$ENSG Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 235 institutional investors add shares of $ENSG stock to their portfolio, and 240 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO added 1,382,035 shares (+96.2%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $238,774,186
- VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC removed 306,733 shares (-86.3%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $52,994,260
- ROYAL BANK OF CANADA added 289,962 shares (+354.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $44,729,538
- SQUAREPOINT OPS LLC removed 289,059 shares (-92.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $44,590,241
- WASATCH ADVISORS LP added 199,983 shares (+6.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $30,849,377
- WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP added 190,591 shares (+27.9%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $29,400,567
- HOOD RIVER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC added 187,262 shares (+61.4%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $28,887,036
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$ENSG Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $ENSG in the last several months. We have seen 2 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 09/02/2025
- Stephens & Co. issued a "Overweight" rating on 07/28/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $ENSG, check out Quiver Quantitative's $ENSG forecast page.
$ENSG Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $ENSG recently. We have seen 3 analysts offer price targets for $ENSG in the last 6 months, with a median target of $170.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- A.J. Rice from UBS set a target price of $205.0 on 09/02/2025
- David Macdonald from Truist Securities set a target price of $165.0 on 07/28/2025
- Raj Kumar from Stephens & Co. set a target price of $170.0 on 07/28/2025
Full Release
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Nov. 03, 2025 (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 acquired the operations of The Health Center of Eastview , a 90-bed skilled nursing facility located in Birmingham, Alabama which is subject to a long-term, triple net lease with a third-party landlord. This acquisition was effective as of November 1, 2025.
“We are thrilled to add another operation to our growing Alabama market, said Barry Port, Ensign's Chief Executive Officer. “We can’t wait to continue building on our recent growth in the Southeast and this facility is the perfect next step to do that,” he added.
Tyler Albrechtsen, President of Southstone Healthcare LLC, Ensign’s Alabama-based subsidiary, commented, “We are excited to get to work with such a talented group of caregivers and look forward to providing top notch quality of care to the residents and families of The Health Center of Eastview.”
In a separate transaction on the same day, Ensign announced that it acquired the real estate and operations of the following seven skilled nursing facilities (i) Stonehenge of American Fork , a 90-bed skilled nursing facility located in American Fork, Utah; (ii) Stonehenge of Cedar City , a 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in Cedar City, Utah; (iii) Stonehenge of Ogden , a 52-bed skilled nursing facility located in Washington Terrace, Utah; (iv) Stonehenge of Orem , a 34-bed skilled nursing facility located in Orem, Utah; (v) Stonehenge of Richfield , a 30-bed skilled nursing facility located in Richfield, Utah; (vi) Stonehenge of South Jordan , a 32-bed skilled nursing facility located in South Jordan, Utah; (vii) Stonehenge of Springville , a 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in Springville, Utah. The real estate assets were purchased by subsidiaries of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign’s captive real estate company and operations were leased to Ensign-affiliated operators, subject to a long-term lease effective as of November 1, 2025.
These acquisitions bring Ensign's growing portfolio to 369 healthcare operations, which includes 47 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own 155 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 ™
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 369 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 http://www.ensigngroup.net .
Contact Information
The Ensign Group, Inc., (949) 487-9500, [email protected]
SOURCE: The Ensign Group, Inc.
