LOUISVILLE, KY (October 5, 2006) - Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) ("Ventas" or the "Company") said today that it will issue its 2006 third quarter earnings release after the close of trading on Thursday, October 26, 2006. A conference call to discuss those earnings will be held on Friday, October 27, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). The call will be webcast live by CCBN and can be accessed at the Company's website at http://www.ventasreit.com or at http://www.earnings.com .

Ventas, Inc. is a leading healthcare real estate investment trust that is the nation's largest owner of seniors housing and long-term care assets. Its diverse portfolio of properties located in 42 states includes independent and assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals and medical office buildings. More information about Ventas can be found on its website at http://www.ventasreit.com .

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