U.S. News & World Report Names Over 100 Independently Operating Ensign Group Affiliates Among Best Nursing Homes for 2027

(NASDAQ:ENSG) The Ensign Group, Inc. announced that 101 of its independently operating affiliates have been recognized and included in the listing of the 2027 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. Each Ensign-affiliated facility on the list earned a High Performing rating, which is the highest distinction awarded by U.S. News. The High Performing rating reflects outstanding quality in Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, or both. U.S. News’ Best Nursing Homes designation recognizes only 18% of evaluated facilities across the nation for 2027. This designation is reserved for skilled nursing facilities that satisfy U.S. News’ rigorous, proprietary assessment criteria demonstrating a consistent and superior commitment to quality and resident-centered care. Barry Port, Ensign's Chief Executive Officer, expressed gratitude to the caregivers and leaders who earned this recognition, stating that being named among the nation's best nursing homes is evidence of their dedication to clinical excellence and exceptional care. Jordan Derk, Ph.D., senior care researcher at U.S. News, stated that earning a High Performing rating reflects a continuous, facility-wide commitment to superior resident care and gives families confidence in the facility's demonstrated exceptional outcomes. For the 2027 edition, U.S. News evaluated more than 14,600 nursing homes in the United States. The evaluation assessed key indicators such as hospital readmission rates, staffing levels, health inspection results, and other indicators of quality. The 2027 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings rely on a comprehensive evaluation framework, assessing 17 distinct quality measures across both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care categories. The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 418 healthcare facilities. The company operates in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. is Investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) for Potential Violations of the Federal Securities Laws

(NASDAQ: ENSG) Lowey Dannenberg P.C. is investigating The Ensign Group for potential violations of the federal securities laws. On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook published a detailed short-seller report alleging that the company engaged in systemic quality-measure gaming, falsified care-quality data, and improper related-party billing across its skilled nursing operations. Following this news, the price of Ensign stock fell significantly, causing millions of dollars in shareholder losses. On June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a short report on Ensign Group, alleging possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud via a scheme to rent licenses of administrators of skilled nursing facilities who are not actually managing the facilities, potentially in violation of the False Claims Act. This news caused the price of Ensign stock to drop even further. Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

The Ensign Group Purchases Real Estate and Operations in Texas

(NASDAQ:ENSG) The Ensign Group, Inc. announced that it acquired the real estate and operations of “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 acquired by subsidiaries of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign’s captive real estate company, and the facilities are operated by Ensign-affiliated tenants. The acquisition was effective as of July 1, 2026. These acquisitions bring Ensign's growing portfolio to 398 healthcare operations, which includes 48 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own 183 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. The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide services at 398 healthcare facilities in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) is being investigated over potential violations of Federal Securities Laws

(NASDAQ:ENSG) Lowey Dannenberg P.C. is investigating The Ensign Group for potential violations of the federal securities laws. On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook published a detailed short-seller report alleging that the company engaged in systemic quality-measure gaming, falsified care-quality data, and improper related-party billing across its skilled nursing operations. Following this news, the price of Ensign stock fell significantly, causing millions of dollars in shareholder losses. On June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a short report on Ensign Group, alleging possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud via a scheme to rent licenses of administrators of skilled nursing facilities who are not actually managing the facilities, potentially in violation of the False Claims Act. This news caused the price of Ensign stock to drop even further. Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

The Ensign Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.0650 Per Share

(NASDAQ:ENSG) The Ensign Group, Inc. announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0650 per share of Ensign common stock. The dividend is payable on or before July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026. Ensign has been a dividend-paying company since 2002. The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide services at 396 healthcare facilities. These facilities are located in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. The company provides skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, and other rehabilitative and healthcare services. More information about Ensign is available at http://www.ensigngroup.net.

The Ensign Group (ENSG) Shares Fall Amid Activist Forensic Reports Challenging Patient Care Claims, Legal Compliance -- HBSS

(NASDAQ: ENSG) shares of The Ensign Group fell over 8% on June 8 and another 3% on June 11, 2026 after Hunterbrook Media and Muddy Waters Research published critical reports questioning the company's business practices. In total, over $500 million of Ensign's market capitalization has been wiped out since June 7, 2026. Muddy Waters sent investigators to 57 of Ensign's SNFs and found 'red flags consistent with rented' NHA licenses. The firm estimated that if the alleged practices have been in place for one year at ~20% of facilities, the violations carry theoretical sanctions in the billions of dollars. Hagens Berman has opened an investigation into allegations within the two reports and whether Ensign may have violated the federal securities laws. Whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law.

The Ensign Group, Inc. Announces Increased Stock Repurchase Authorization

(NASDAQ:ENSG) The Ensign Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $60 million increase to the Company’s previously approved $40 million stock repurchase program, bringing the Company’s total authorized repurchase capacity to $100 million. Repurchases under the expanded program are expected to commence in the near term. The Company is authorized to repurchase its issued and outstanding common shares from time to time in open-market and privately negotiated transactions and block trades in accordance with federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1. The Company has no obligation to repurchase any particular dollar amount or number of shares under the stock repurchase program, and the program may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time, without prior notice and subject to legal and regulatory requirements. The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 396 healthcare facilities in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. The company projects that repurchases under the expanded program are expected to commence in the near term and that the timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, trading volume, general market conditions, and other corporate considerations.

The Ensign Group Acquires Real Estate and Operations in Iowa

(NASDAQ:ENSG) The Ensign Group, Inc. announced that it acquired the real estate and operations of “Woodland Health and Rehabilitation,” a 62-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, effective as of June 1, 2026. The real estate was acquired by a subsidiary of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign’s captive real estate company, and the facility is operated by an Ensign-affiliated tenant. On the same day, Ensign also acquired the real estate to “Memory Care of Contra Costa,” a 46-unit memory care facility located in Pleasant Hill, California, through a subsidiary of Standard Bearer. The facility will be operated by an experienced third-party operator and is subject to a long-term triple net lease. These acquisitions bring Ensign's growing portfolio to 396 healthcare operations, which includes 48 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own 181 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.

The Ensign Group Purchases Memory Care Facility in California

(NASDAQ:ENSG) The Ensign Group, Inc. announced that through a subsidiary of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., it acquired the real estate to “Memory Care of Contra Costa”, a 46 unit memory care facility located in Pleasant Hill, California. The facility will be operated by an experienced third-party operator and is subject to a long-term triple net lease. In a separate transaction on the same day, Ensign announced the acquisition of the real estate and operations of “Woodland Health and Rehabilitation”, a 62-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. These acquisitions were effective as of June 1, 2026. Ensign’s portfolio now includes 396 healthcare operations, which includes 48 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own 181 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.

The Ensign Group Acquires Real Estate and Expands Operations in Texas

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) announced the acquisition of the real estate and operations of seventeen skilled nursing and senior living facilities in Texas, as well as the real estate of two facilities in Wisconsin. The real estate was acquired by subsidiaries of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign’s captive real estate company, and all facilities will be operated by Ensign affiliated operators or experienced operators under long-term triple net leases. These acquisitions, effective May 1, 2026, bring Ensign's portfolio to 395 healthcare operations, including 48 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, now own 179 real estate assets. The company reaffirmed its active pursuit of further real estate and operational acquisitions throughout the United States.

The Ensign Group Purchases Facilities in Wisconsin

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) announced the acquisition of the real estate of Emerald Ridge of Neenah, a 45-unit residential care apartment complex in Neenah, Wisconsin, and Anna’s House Assisted Living, a 50 assisted living unit community in New Franken, Wisconsin, through subsidiaries of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc. In a separate transaction, Ensign also acquired the real estate and operations of fifteen stand-alone skilled nursing operations and two campus operations in Texas, adding over 2000 skilled nursing beds and 100 senior living units to its portfolio. These acquisitions will be effective as of May 1, 2026, bringing Ensign's portfolio to 395 healthcare operations, including 48 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, now own 179 real estate assets. The company reaffirmed its active pursuit of further acquisitions throughout the United States.