UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 26, 2005

Health Care REIT, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-8923	34-1096634
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One SeaGate, Suite 1500, Toledo, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices) 43604
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (419) 247-2800

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On April 26, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its intent to offer $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2015. The press release is posted on the Company’s Web site (www.hcreit.com) under the heading Press Releases. A copy of the press release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

Also on April 26, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of the Company’s $100 million outstanding principal amount of 7.625% senior notes due March 2008. This press release is posted on the Company’s Web site and a copy has been furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

None.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

None.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1	Press Release dated April 26, 2005 regarding offer of senior notes
99.2	Press Release dated April 26, 2005 regarding tender offer

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant had duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	HEALTH CARE REIT, INC.
	By: /s/ GEORGE L. CHAPMAN George L. Chapman
Its: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: April 26, 2005