CareTrust REIT (CTRE) CAO reports 11,133-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CareTrust REIT, Inc. reported an insider equity award for its Chief Accounting Officer, Lauren Beale. On 01/02/2026, Beale received 11,133 shares of common stock as a grant of restricted stock units at a price of $0, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2027, and each unit converts into one share of common stock upon vesting, subject to Beale’s continued service. Following this grant, Beale beneficially owns 82,214 shares of CareTrust REIT common stock directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BEALE LAUREN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

24901 DANA POINT HARBOR DR

SUITE A200

(Street)

DANA POINT CA 92629

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CareTrust REIT, Inc. [ CTRE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/02/2026		A		11,133(1)	A	$0	82,214	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney of Lauren Beale

	/s/ Derek Bunker, attorney-in-fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CareTrust REIT (CTRE) report?

CareTrust REIT reported that Chief Accounting Officer Lauren Beale received a grant of 11,133 restricted stock units of common stock on 01/02/2026.

What are the vesting terms of the 11,133 restricted stock units for CTRE?

The 11,133 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments starting on January 31, 2027, subject to Lauren Beale’s continued service.

Does each restricted stock unit for CareTrust REIT convert into a share?

Yes. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of CareTrust REIT’s common stock upon vesting.

What is the transaction price for the CareTrust REIT restricted stock grant?

The reported transaction price for the 11,133-share restricted stock unit grant is $0, indicating it is a compensation award rather than a market purchase.

How many CareTrust REIT shares does Lauren Beale own after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Lauren Beale beneficially owns 82,214 shares of CareTrust REIT common stock directly.

What is Lauren Beale’s role at CareTrust REIT (CTRE)?

Lauren Beale is an officer of CareTrust REIT, serving as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer.