X0201 42004-01-13 0000740260 VENTAS INC VTR 0001215191 SMITH MARY L 10350 ORMSBY PARK PLACE, SUITE 300 LOUISVILLE KY 40223 0100Principal Accounting OfficerCommon Stock2004-01-134A012520A1252DCommon Stock2004-01-134F014423.00D1108DStock Option (Right to Buy)23.002004-01-134A059630A2014-01-13Common Stock596325963DThese shares represent restricted shares granted under the 2000 Incentive Compensation Plan. The shares vest in cumulative 1/3 annual installments commencing on 01/13/04.Represents share withholding under the 2000 Incentive Compensation Plan to pay tax withholding on the first annual installment vesting on 01/13/04 of Restricted Stock granted to Reporting Person on 01/13/04.Options granted under the 2000 Incentive Compensation Plan.These options are exercisable in cumulative 1/3 annual installments beginning on 01/13/04.Represents total number of unexercised stock options held by Ms. Smith as of 01/13/04.Mary L. Smith2004-01-15