Ensign Increases Its Footprint in Three States

The Ensign Group and its captive real estate company, Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, are already off to a strong start this year, announcing a slew of acquisitions that were effective February 1. In one of the transactions, Ensign purchased Agave Grove Post Acute’s...

Top Health System Deals of 2025 

In another preview of our upcoming Healthcare Services Acquisition Report, we’re examining the top deals from health systems in 2025. Healthcare M&A activity from health systems fell by roughly 10% in 2025, to 121 deals. There were 13 large-scale health system...

Focus Healthcare Partners Acquires Bankrupt CCRC

A judge approved a $133 million bid by Focus Healthcare Partners through Focus SH Acquisitions LLC to acquire a 495-unit CCRC in Houston, Texas. Previously owned by the not-for-profit Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc., The Buckingham had filed for bankruptcy...