• 60 Seconds with Swett: SNFs Get a Boost from CMS

    Support for the skilled nursing sector continues to flow from the government, both state and federal, and CMS finalized its FY2026 SNF Prospective Payment System rate increase of 3.2%, based on the final SNF market basket increase of 3.3% plus a 0.6% market basket forecast error adjustment and a negative 0.7% productivity adjustment, amounting to... Read More »
  • LTC Properties and Sabra Up Their Guidance

    With $400 million of new investments now included in its guidance, LTC Properties upped its forecast for the rest of the year. Its SHOP portfolio will more than double in size as the REIT transforms itself from a mostly triple-net lease orientation to a more diversified investor, taking advantage of improving operating metrics. Over the next 60... Read More »
  • SLIB’s Strong Start to August

    There is certainly no summer slump for Senior Living Investment Brokerage, which started off August well with three closings. That activity included a portfolio of three well-performing seniors housing communities in Montana and Oregon selling to a West Coast not-for-profit. The properties are located in Sweet Home and Cottage Grove, Oregon, and... Read More »
  • Ensign Adds to Its Footprint

    The Ensign Group announced three transactions, growing in Wisconsin, Iowa and California. First, through two separate transactions on the same day, Ensign acquired the real estate and operations of Pine Crest Health and Memory Care, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Merrill, Wisconsin (with 70% occupancy and a 19.5% quality mix), and Crystal... Read More »
  • Regional Owner/Operator Acquires Class-A Community

    Blueprint facilitated the sale of a Class-A, cash-flowing seniors housing community in Glendale, Arizona. Built in 2015, the 85-unit assisted living and memory care community reflects institutional-quality construction and design, and has benefited from consistently strong occupancy. There was a competitive bidding environment, with nine offers... Read More »

VSL Vetter Health Services’s Skilled Nursing Presence in Nebraska

Led by President Glenn Van Ekeren, VSL Vetter Health Services LLC is a not-for-profit senior care provider headquartered in Elkhorn, Nebraska, and has established itself as one of the top players in Nebraska’s skilled nursing sector, according to the latest CMS data analysis. Portfolio Overview and Ownership Structure The organization is affiliated with 30 healthcare facilities across two states, with a strong concentration in Nebraska. Their portfolio includes: 24 skilled nursing facilities (80% of portfolio) 3 home health agencies (10% of portfolio) 3 hospice providers (10% of portfolio) Nebraska represents the core of VSL Vetter’s operations, housing 29 facilities, while... Read More »

PACS Holdings Emerges as Major Skilled Nursing Owner with Strong South Carolina Presence

PACS Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of PACS Group, Inc. (NYSE: PACS), has established itself as one of the largest skilled nursing facility owners in South Carolina, according to recent CMS data analysis. The company currently owns 19 skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina, matching its footprint in Colorado while maintaining a significant national presence across nine states. Portfolio Overview Data from the most recent CMS upload reveals that PACS Holdings owns a total of 181 skilled nursing facilities nationwide. The company’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in California with 118 facilities, representing 65% of its total operations. South Carolina and Colorado each host 19... Read More »

Doros Generation Trust: Major Midwest Skilled Nursing Facility Owner

“Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12” has established itself as one of the dominant players in the skilled nursing facility (SNF) sector across the Midwest, with a particularly strong presence in South Dakota, according to the latest CMS data analysis. Portfolio Overview The trust currently owns 61 skilled nursing facilities across three Midwest states, with Illinois representing its largest market at 41 facilities, followed by South Dakota with 14 facilities, and Iowa with 6 facilities. Doros Generation Trust is one of the top three owners of skilled nursing facilities in South Dakota, alongside Gpn Family Trust U/A/D 04/28/08 and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC.... Read More »

Fundamental Healthcare Maintains Strong Nevada Skilled Nursing Presence

THI of Baltimore, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fundamental Healthcare, continues to maintain a significant footprint in Nevada’s skilled nursing sector, according to the latest CMS data analysis. The Maryland-based company owns seven skilled nursing facilities in Nevada, matching Hunt Valley Holdings LLC for the largest ownership position in the state’s skilled nursing market. Portfolio Overview THI of Baltimore’s portfolio includes 42 healthcare facilities across six states, with 39 skilled nursing facilities and 3 hospitals. The company’s strongest presence is in South Carolina with 19 facilities, followed by Maryland (11), and Nevada (9). The Nevada... Read More »

Foundations Health Dominates Ohio Skilled Nursing Market with 57 Facilities

Foundations Health LLC, Ohio’s largest skilled nursing facility operator, maintains a commanding presence in the state’s skilled nursing market with 57 facilities, according to the latest CMS data. The company was founded and is led by CEO Brian Colleran. Market Leadership Analysis of the most recent CMS data reveals Foundations Health as the dominant player in Ohio’s skilled nursing landscape, with nearly five dozen facilities exclusively within state borders. The company offers a range of services including post-hospital care, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and ventilator services. Ownership Structure Foundations Health maintains... Read More »

National Healthcare Corporation Dominates Tennessee Skilled Nursing Market

National Healthcare Corporation (NHC) has established itself as the largest owner of skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee, according to the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data. The Murfreesboro-based healthcare provider is affiliated with 34 skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee alone, highlighting its significant market presence in its home state. Extensive Portfolio Across Multiple States NHC’s operational footprint extends well beyond Tennessee, with a total of 89 healthcare facilities across eight states as of the most recent CMS reporting period. The company’s portfolio includes: 64 skilled nursing facilities 20 home health agencies 3... Read More »