LOUISVILLE, KY (April 8, 2008) - Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) ("Ventas" or the "Company") announced today that it will issue its 2008 first quarter earnings release after the close of trading on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. A conference call to discuss those earnings will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 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. 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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