LOUISVILLE, KY (February 26, 2008) - Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) ("Ventas" or the "Company") announced today that its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Debra A. Cafaro, and Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Raymond J. Lewis, will make a presentation regarding the Company at the Citi 2008 Global Property CEO Conference in Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

Those wishing to access the presentation may dial in to the conference at 719-234-7878, passcode: 394890. Any written materials accompanying the presentation will be available on the Company's website at http://www.ventasreit.com at the time of the presentation and for one month thereafter.

Ventas, Inc. is a leading healthcare real estate investment trust. Its diverse portfolio of properties located in 43 states and two Canadian provinces includes seniors housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals and medical office and other properties. More information about Ventas can be found on its website at http://www.ventasreit.com.

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