Strawberry Fields REIT Announces Acquisition of $5.3 Million Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Facility in Missouri
Rhea-AI Summary
Strawberry Fields REIT (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) has completed the acquisition of a healthcare facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for $5.3 million. The facility includes 108 skilled nursing beds and 16 assisted living beds and will be integrated into an existing Master Lease with a Reliant Care Group affiliate.
The acquisition will generate $530,000 in additional annual rent with 3% yearly increases. This marks Strawberry Fields' 18th facility in Missouri. The company's total portfolio now encompasses 142 healthcare facilities with over 15,500 beds across ten states, including 130 skilled nursing facilities, 10 assisted living facilities, and two long-term acute care hospitals.
Positive
- Acquisition will generate $530,000 in additional annual rental income
- Guaranteed 3% annual rent increases built into the lease agreement
- Strategic expansion to 18th facility in Missouri, strengthening regional presence
- Property added to existing Master Lease, indicating operational efficiency
Negative
- Additional exposure to healthcare sector risks and regulatory compliance
- Increased geographic concentration in Missouri market
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, STRW gained 3.60%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) today announced, it completed the acquisition of a facility comprised of 108 skilled nursing beds and 16 assisted living beds for
The facility was added to an existing Master Lease with an affiliate of Reliant Care Group L.L.C. The acquisition will increase the Company's annual rents by
This acquisition marks the 18th facility for the Company in Missouri.
About Strawberry Fields REIT
Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc., is a self-administered real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development and leasing of skilled nursing and certain other healthcare-related properties. The Company’s portfolio includes 142 healthcare facilities with an aggregate of 15,500+ beds, located throughout the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The 142 healthcare facilities comprise 130 skilled nursing facilities, 10 assisted living facilities, and two long-term acute care hospitals.
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