X0508 4 2026-01-02 0 0001590717 CareTrust REIT, Inc. CTRE 0002051618 BEALE LAUREN 24901 DANA POINT HARBOR DR SUITE A200 DANA POINT CA 92629 0 1 0 0 Chief Accounting Officer 0 Common Stock 2026-01-02 4 A 0 11133 0 A 82214 D Represents a grant of restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney of Lauren Beale /s/ Derek Bunker, attorney-in-fact 2026-01-06