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  0001097097
  XXXXXXXX
  LIVE
  0001590717
  CareTrust REIT, Inc.
  001-36181
  905 CALLE AMANECER, SUITE 300
  SAN CLEMENTE
  CA
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  (949) 542-3140
  Wagner William M
  Officer
  Common
  Fidelity Brokerage Services Inc
  245 Summer St
  Boston
  MA
  02110
  35000
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  154209269
  09/04/2024
  NYSE
  Common
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  Stock Award
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  Compensation
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  Stock Award
  Issuer
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  Compensation
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  Issuer
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  Stock Award
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