CHICAGO, IL (October 7, 2008) - Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) ("Ventas" or the "Company") announced today that it will issue its 2008 third quarter earnings release after the close of trading on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. A conference call to discuss those earnings will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).

The dial-in number for the conference call is (617) 801-9715. The participant passcode is Ventas. The call will also be webcast live by CCBN and can be accessed at the Company’s website at www.ventasreit.com or at www.earnings.com. A replay of the call will be available at the Company’s website, or by calling (617) 801-6888, passcode 82384420, beginning on November 5, 2008 at approximately 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will remain for 30 days.

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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