We are thrilled to announce that CareTrust REIT, Inc. has successfully raised $55,000,000 in its latest funding round, a milestone that not only fuels our growth ambitions but also reinforces our commitment to excellence in seniors housing and healthcare-related real estate. As a publicly traded real estate investment company, CareTrust is dedicated to acquiring, owning, and leasing high-quality properties, and our current portfolio boasts 100 net-leased healthcare facilities along with three operated seniors housing properties across ten states. This significant capital injection will be strategically deployed to expand our nationwide footprint, allowing us to finance new property acquisitions and seamlessly partner with a diverse group of esteemed operators. These partnerships include local, regional, and national seniors housing providers, healthcare services entities, and other related businesses who share our passion for delivering innovative services and quality care to patients and residents alike.
Drawing on our rich heritage鈥攕pun out of The Ensign Group in 2014 and built on foundations laid by Ensign鈥檚 transformational journey from a start-up in 1999 to a renowned post-acute care and seniors housing industry leader鈥攐ur team is uniquely positioned to understand the operational intricacies of the sector. We recognize that the success of our real estate investments hinges on the capability and vision of our operator partners. With this infusion of capital, we are excited to not only nurture growth for operators striving to expand their business but also support those looking to strategically monetize their hard-earned value, recapitalize, or transition into retirement. We invite interested parties with facilities in need of 100% long-term financing to connect with our team and explore how we can help realize their goals.
