National Health Investors, Inc. NHI

NHI Company Overview

National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in healthcare-related real estate, primarily senior housing and post-acute care properties. The company operates within the healthcare real estate and net lease sectors, generating revenue largely through long-term lease agreements, mortgage financing, and structured investments tied to healthcare operators. NHI’s portfolio has historically concentrated on independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities, with additional exposure to specialty hospitals and entrance-fee communities.

The company’s core revenue drivers include rental income from triple-net leases, interest income from mortgage loans, and returns from equity investments in healthcare real estate ventures. NHI primarily serves healthcare operators and senior housing providers across the United States. Its strategic positioning is based on long-duration contractual cash flows, relationships with regional and national healthcare operators, and a diversified property portfolio designed to benefit from demographic trends tied to aging populations. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, NHI has evolved from a traditional healthcare property owner into a diversified healthcare REIT emphasizing portfolio optimization, operator diversification, and balance sheet discipline.