Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposal of Asset .

On November 19, 2009, National Health Investors, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing it $28.25 million purchase/leaseback transaction of five assisted living facilities with Bickford Senior Living. 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.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Index Number Exhibit 99 .1 Press release, dated November 19, 2009