Ventas to Present at the Citi 2011 Global Property CEO Conference

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) ("Ventas” or the "Company”) announced today that management will make a presentation regarding the Company at the Citi 2011 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at 3:35 p.m. Eastern Time.

Those wishing to access the presentation may dial in to the conference at 877-211-0500, passcode: 8634031. Any written materials accompanying the presentation will also be available on the Company’s website at the time of the presentation and will be archived for a limited period following the event.

Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a leading healthcare real estate investment trust. Its diverse portfolio of more than 600 assets in 44 states (including the District of Columbia) and two Canadian provinces consists of seniors housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, medical office buildings and other properties. After giving effect to the pending Atria Senior Living Group and Nationwide Health Properties transactions, Ventas’s portfolio will consist of more than 1,300 properties in 48 states (including the District of Columbia) and two Canadian provinces. Through its Lillibridge subsidiary, Ventas provides management, leasing, marketing, facility development and advisory services to highly rated hospitals and health systems throughout the United States. More information about Ventas and Lillibridge can be found at www.ventasreit.com and www.lillibridge.com.