Michael Stroyeck's questions to Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Michael Stroyeck from Green Street Advisors, LLC asked about the current rate of wage increases for operators and whether there were differences between the skilled nursing and senior housing portfolios. He also inquired about any specific markets experiencing particularly tight labor conditions.
Answer
CEO Rick Matros reported that wage increases are steady at around 4% for both asset classes, a level that has held for nearly three years since the major adjustments in 2022. He added that while labor conditions have improved everywhere to varying degrees, he could not pinpoint any specific market that was suffering from undue tightness.