Organization

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements

Organization

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION

    National Health Investors, Inc. ("NHI" or the "Company"), a Maryland corporation incorporated in 1991, is a real estate investment trust ("REIT").  Our revenue is derived primarily from rent generated on leased properties, interest income on mortgage loans and income on other investments.  We invest in health care properties including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, medical office buildings, independent living facilities and hospitals.  As of December 31, 2011, our properties were located in 24 states throughout the U.S. and are operated by qualified health care providers.