The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) operates over 3,000 supermarkets and convenience stores in the United States. For the period ending January 31st, 2015, it generated revenues of $108.47 billion and net income of $1.728 billion. Kroger has an investment grade rating (BBB) from Standard and Poor's.

HUNT VALLEY, MD—With a pure-play focus on the skilled nursing facility segment, the combined company owns a portfolio of more than 900 properties located in 41 states and run by 81 different operators.

NEW YORK CITY—The firm picked up the assets throughout the first quarter and it already has agreed to purchase another one next year.