Below are the top small-cap long-term care facilities stocks on the NYSE, the NASDAQ and the AMEX in terms of earnings estimate for the next quarter.

The earnings estimate for National HealthCare Corporation (AMEX: NHC) for the December quarter is $ 0.60 per share. NHC’s shares have fallen 8.35% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P500 index has gained 8.60% in the same period.

The Ensign Group Inc (NASDAQ: ENSG [FREE Stock Trend Analysis]) is expected to earn $0.46 per share in the December quarter. ENSG’s PEG ratio is 0.63.

Assisted Living Concepts Inc (NYSE: ALC) is likely to earn $0.42 per share in the December quarter. ALC’s PEG ratio is 1.45.

Kindred Healthcare Inc Common (NYSE: KND) may earn $0.41 per share in the December quarter. KND’s PEG ratio is 0.82.