Established in 1991, National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily focused on providing capital for senior living and medical real estate assets. The company facilitates this through diverse financing options, including sale-leaseback arrangements, joint ventures, and various debt instruments such as mortgage and mezzanine loans, targeting properties that cater to both essential care needs and discretionary services. NHI's broad holdings feature independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities, as well as entrance-fee retirement communities, skilled nursing homes, medical office complexes, and specialized hospitals.
