National HealthCare Corporation Acquires Five Skilled Nursing Facilities in Strategic $50,500,000 Transaction

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced today that its affiliates successfully closed the $50,500,000 purchase of five high-performing skilled nursing facilities.

The transaction marks a seamless transition for the portfolio, which has been successfully managed by NHC subsidiaries since 1988. The acquisition gives the Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company full ownership of the operations and real estate, replacing previous management agreements.

Key Acquisition Highlights:

• Portfolio Mix: Four facilities located in Tennessee, one in South Carolina
• Capacity: 566 operating beds
• Quality & Performance: Four of the facilities have an overall 5-Star rating on the CMS 5-Star rating system, and one facility has an overall 4-Star rating; currently at 94% occupancy
• Purchase Price: $50,500,000

“We are incredibly excited about this milestone purchase,” said NHC CEO Steve Flatt. “Because these buildings have been in our operational footprint for decades, our partners and patients will be unaffected by our transition from management to ownership. We expect this transaction to be immediately accretive to our cash flow and earnings, solidifying our footprint and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

About National HealthCare Corporation

NHC affiliates operate for themselves and third parties 80 skilled nursing facilities with 10,323 beds. NHC affiliates also operate 26 assisted living communities with 1,413 units, nine independent living communities with 777 units, three behavioral health hospitals, 34 homecare agencies, and 33 hospice agencies. NHC’s other services include Alzheimer’s and memory care units, pharmacy services, a rehabilitation services company, and provide management and accounting services to third party post-acute operators. Other information about the company can be found on our website at www.nhccare.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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