Strong Occupancy and Rent Coverage
Occupancy for the SNF portfolio is up 130 basis points sequentially, and skilled mix increased by 110 basis points. EBITDAR rent coverage for skilled nursing and triple-net senior housing portfolios are at 1.94% and 1.37% respectively, higher than pre-pandemic levels.
SHOP Portfolio Performance
Sabra's SHOP portfolio showed strong results with a 140 basis point increase in occupancy and a 60 basis point growth in cash NOI margin. Revenue grew 7.6% year-over-year and cash NOI increased by 17.8%.
Investment and Acquisition Activity
Investments for the quarter totaled just under $100 million with an increase in the investment pipeline and a focus on high-quality assets.
Improved Financial Metrics
Normalized FFO per share was $0.35 and normalized AFFO per share was $0.37, showing an increase in AFFO by 9% year-over-year. Leverage decreased to a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 5.3x.
Positive Outlook and Guidance
Moody's upgraded Sabra's outlook from stable to positive. Full year 2024 guidance includes an increase at the midpoint for both normalized FFO and AFFO per share.