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HOUSTON, SAN ANTONIO AND PARIS, TEXAS — National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) has purchased four skilled nursing facilities for $55.5 million in a sale/leaseback transaction with affiliates of Legend Healthcare. The portfolio consists of 595 beds. Two of the properties are located in Houston, and the other properties are located in San Antonio and Paris. NHI purchased three of the four nursing facilities in June for $39.7 million, and will purchase the final one no later than August for $15.8 million. The four facilities are being leased to Legend for 15 years at an initial lease rate of 10 percent plus annual increases. Legend has the option after 7 years to re-purchase them.