MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI), a real estate investment
trust, announced today that it will pay a special dividend of 14 cents
per common share to shareholders of record on December 31, 2008 and
payable on January 30, 2009. This special dividend reflects the
company's continued success in managing its existing portfolio.
NHI specializes in the financing of health care real estate by first
mortgage and by purchase and leaseback transactions. The common stock of
National Health Investors trades on the New York Stock Exchange with the
symbol NHI. Additional information including NHI's most recent press
releases may be obtained on our web site at www.nhinvestors.com.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements. NHI cautions investors that any
forward-looking statements made involve risks and uncertainties and are
not guarantees of future performance. All forward-looking
statements represent NHI's judgment as of the date of this release.
Source: National Health Investors, Inc.
Contact: National Health Investors, Inc.
Roger R. Hopkins, 615-890-9100
Chief Accounting Officer