Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 30, 2009, National Health Investors, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

On October 30, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing its dividend for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The Company is furnishing its Supplemental Information for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, which is also contained on its website (www.nhinvestors.com). See Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Index Number Exhibit 99 .1 Third Quarter Earnings Press Release, dated October 30, 2009 99 .2 Fourth Quarter Dividend Press Release, dated October 30, 2009 99 .3 Supplemental Information for the three months ended September 30, 2009, dated October 30, 2009