ENSIGN GROUP, INC ENSG 85.33
Health Care · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-10-27
ENSIGN GROUP, INC (ENSG) has delivered +13.5% annualized revenue growth, +25.7% earnings growth, and +6.5% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #43 of 1968 stocks overall and #5 of 260 in the Health Care sector by Steady Score.
About ENSIGN GROUP, INC
Company Overview
The Ensign Group is a holding company whose independent subsidiaries operate skilled nursing, rehabilitation and senior-living facilities across multiple U.S. states. Facilities provide nursing care, therapy and assistance to patients recovering after hospitalization or living with longer-term needs. Other subsidiaries offer mobile diagnostics, medical transportation and related services. Ensign also acquires and owns healthcare properties, including buildings used by its own operations and sites leased to third-party operators.
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Business Model & Revenue
Most revenue consists of patient-service payments to skilled nursing facilities from Medicare, Medicaid, managed-care plans and private sources. Payment depends on patient days, care intensity, government reimbursement rules and negotiated rates. Senior living and ancillary services add smaller revenue streams. The Standard Bearer real- estate subsidiary receives rent from affiliated and third-party operators. Ensign expands by acquiring facilities and properties, then places operations under locally accountable management teams.
Key Facts & Market Position
Ensign separates facility operations from much of its owned real estate. Skilled Services is the main operating segment, while Standard Bearer, which elected REIT tax status, holds selected healthcare properties. Individual facilities retain substantial operational responsibility within the group, allowing local leaders to manage staffing, clinical programs and community relationships rather than relying on one centralized operating model.