CHICAGO, IL (September 12, 2008) - Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) ("Ventas" or the "Company") said today that management will make a presentation regarding the Company at the Merrill Lynch Global Real Estate Conference in New York on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The presentation will be audio-webcast and may be accessed through the Company’s website at www.ventasreit.com. Any written materials accompanying the presentation will also be available on the Company’s website at the time of the presentation. The webcast and any written materials accompanying the presentation will be archived at www.ventasreit.com for 14 days after the event.

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 www.ventasreit.com.

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