National Health Investors closes $560 million sale of 35 facilities to NHC unit
National Health Investors completed the sale of 35 facilities, including 32 skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities, to subsidiaries of National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) for a total purchase price of $560 million, effective July 1, 2026. The Master Lease was terminated for all facilities except four Florida skilled nursing facilities, which were assigned to an NHC subsidiary. NHC is a shareholder of the company, and a special committee of independent directors unanimously approved the transaction, but the filing does not state the effect on future rental income or earnings.
Key points
- Transaction closed July 1, 2026 at a total purchase price of $560 million for the property
- Sold 35 facilities: 32 skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities
- Master Lease terminated for all facilities except four Florida skilled nursing facilities, assigned to an NHC subsidiary
- NHC owned 1,630,642 shares of the company's common stock as of December 31, 2025; a special committee of independent directors unanimously approved the deal
The filing
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