Rehab Hospitals Attract More REITs in 2016

REITs are on the move in the healthcare services sectors, and rehabilitation hospitals are following the trend we’ve noted in the Hospital sector. Through December 1, REITs have made five acquisitions targeting rehabilitation hospitals, compared with two such deals announced in 2015, and two in 2014. The most recent announcement came from Global Medical REIT Inc. (NYSE: GMRE), which went public on June 29, 2016. Using proceeds from that IPO, the company acquired three rehab hospitals from affiliates of Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: HR), for a total of approximately $68 million. HealthSouth Corp. (NYSE: HLS) is the tenant in all three hospitals, which are located in Mesa, Arizona, and... Read More »

REIT Buys Rehab Hospital

Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT II teamed up with Vibra Healthcare to acquire Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Rancho Mirage. Vibra Rehab is under construction to become a 40,688-square foot, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Vibra Healthcare currently operates more than 40 specialty acute care hospitals and outpatient physical therapy centers with more than 2,000 beds. Construction costs are budgeted at approximately $27.6 million to be funded by CVMC REIT II, and the purchase price is $9,466,287, bringing the transaction total to approximately $37.1 million. The facility is 100% leased to Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Rancho, LLC for a 16-year term beginning 30 days from... Read More »