The Ensign Group acquired the operations of seven Colorado facilities effective October 1, 2026, adding 760 skilled nursing beds and 47 independent living units. The company also announced acquisitions involving eight Florida facilities with 713 skilled nursing beds and 66 independent living units, Englewood Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation in Pensacola, four Washington facilities with 532 skilled nursing beds, and the real estate assets of five facilities totaling 755 skilled nursing beds. The transactions expand Ensign's portfolio to 418 healthcare operations, including 50 senior living operations, across 18 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., own 189 real estate assets. Chief Executive Officer Barry Port said the Colorado additions strengthen Ensign's existing footprint and Western Slopes presence, while David Jorgensen, President of Endura Healthcare LLC, said the company would focus on local leadership, clinical programs and caregiver support.