EX-23.1 5 nhi-12312012x10kex231.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM NHI-12/31/2012-10K EX. 23.1


EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


National Health Investors, Inc.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-167208) and on Form S-8 (No. 333-127179) of National Health Investors, Inc. of our reports dated February 14, 2013, relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of National Health Investors, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting, which appear in this Form 10-K.



/s/ BDO USA, LLP


Nashville, Tennessee
February 14, 2013