QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2005January 27, 2006

Registration No. 333-            



UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM S-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933


VENTAS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)

 

6798
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)

 

61-1055020
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

10350 Ormsby Park Place, Suite 300
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
(502) 357-9000

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)


For Co-Registrants, please see "Table of Co-Registrants" on the following page.


T. Richard Riney, Esq.
General Counsel
Ventas, Inc.
10350 Ormsby Park Place, Suite 300
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
(502) 357-9000

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)


Copy to:
Leslie M. Mazza, Esq.
David K. Boston, Esq.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
(212) 728-8000


        Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

        If the securities being registered on this form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box.    o

        If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.    o

        If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.    o


CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE



Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered
 Amount to be Registered
 Proposed Maximum Offering Price per Note(1)
 Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price(1)
 Amount of Registration Fee

63/4% Senior Notes due 2010 of Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and Ventas Capital Corporation $175,000,000 100% $175,000,000 $20,597.50     

65/8% Senior Notes due 2014 of Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and Ventas Capital Corporation     50,000,000 100%     50,000,000     5,885.00     

71/8% Senior Notes due 2015 of Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and Ventas Capital Corporation   175,000,000 100%   175,000,000 20,597.50     

Guarantees of the Notes listed above by Ventas, Inc. and the Subsidiary Guarantors(2) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Total $400,000,000 100% $400,000,000 $47,080.00(4)


Title of Each Class of Securities
to be Registered

 Amount to be
Registered

 Proposed Maximum
Offering Price
per Note(1)

 Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering Price(1)

 Amount of
Registration Fee


61/2% Senior Notes due 2016 of Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and Ventas Capital Corporation $200,000,000 100% $200,000,000 $21,400

Guarantees of the Notes listed above by Ventas, Inc. and the Subsidiary Guarantors(2) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Total $200,000,000 100% $200,000,000 $21,400

(1)
Calculated pursuant to Rule 457(f) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act").

(2)
The term "Subsidiary Guarantors" means, collectively, Ventas Healthcare Properties, Inc., Ventas LP Realty, L.L.C., Ventas TRS, LLC, Ventas Healthcare Properties, Inc., Ventas Management, LLC, Ventas Framingham, LLC, Ventas Sun LLC, Ventas Cal Sun LLC, Ventas Provident, LLC, ElderTrust, ElderTrust Operating Limited Partnership, ET Capital Corp., ET Sub-Berkshire Limited Partnership, ET Berkshire, LLC, Cabot ALF, L.L.C., Cleveland ALF, L.L.C., ET Sub-Heritage Woods, L.L.C., ET Sub-Highgate, L.P., ET GENPAR, L.L.C., ET Sub-Lacey I, L.L.C., ET Sub-Lehigh Limited Partnership, ET Lehigh, LLC, ET Sub-Lopatcong, L.L.C., ET Sub-Pennsburg Manor Limited Partnership, L.L.P., ET Pennsburg Finance, L.L.C., ET Sub-Phillipsburg I, L.L.C., ET Sub-Pleasant View, L.L.C., ET Sub-Rittenhouse Limited Partnership, L.L.P., ET Sub-Riverview Ridge Limited Partnership, L.L.P., ET Sub-Sanatoga Limited Partnership, ET Sanatoga, LLC, ET Sub-SMOB, L.L.C., Vernon ALF, L.L.C., ET Sub-Willowbrook Limited Partnership, L.L.P., ET Sub-Wayne I Limited Partnership, L.L.P., ET Wayne Finance, L.L.C., ET Wayne Finance, Inc., Ventas Management, LLC, Ventas Framingham, LLC, Ventas Sun LLC, Ventas Cal Sun LLC, Ventas Provident, LLC, PSLT GP, LLC, PSLT OP, L.P., PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of Arizona-EM, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of California, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of California-RC, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of California-San Marcos, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-2960, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-II, LLC, BLC of California-San Marcos, L.P., Brookdale Holdings, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of Indiana-OL, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of Massachusetts-RB, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of Minnesota, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of New York-GB, LLC, Brookdale Living Communities of Washington-PP, LLC, The Ponds of Pembroke Limited Partnership, River Oaks Partners, PSLT-ALS Properties Holdings, LLC, and PSLT-ALS Properties I, LLC, ET Sub-Woodbridge, L.P., Ventas Finance I, Inc., Ventas Finance I, LLC, Ventas Specialty I, Inc., and Ventas Specialty I, LLC.

(3)
No separate consideration will be received for the guarantees by Ventas, Inc. or the Subsidiary Guarantors of debt securities of Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and Ventas Capital Corporation. Pursuant to Rule 457(n), no registration fee is payable with respect to the guarantees.

(4)
Provident Senior Living Trust ("Provident") previously paid a filing fee of $55,621.30 in connection with its Registration Statement on Form S-11 (Registration No. 333-120206) initially filed on November 3, 2004, relating to the registration of 29,266,667 common shares of beneficial interest of Provident, which registration statement was deemed withdrawn by Provident on June 7, 2005. On June 7, 2005, Provident was acquired by Ventas, Inc. through a merger transaction. Pursuant to Rule 457(p) of the Act, Ventas, Inc., as successor to Provident, is offsetting the remainder of the previously paid but unused filing fee against the filing fee of $47,080.00 due in connection with the filing of this Registration Statement.



        The Registrants hereby amend this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrants shall file a further amendment that specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.





TABLE OF CO-REGISTRANTS

Name

 State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation or
organization

 I.R.S. Employer
Identification
Number

Ventas Capital Corporation Delaware 35-2168770
Ventas LP Realty, L.L.C. Delaware 52-2093507
Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership Delaware 61-1324573
Ventas Healthcare Properties, Inc. Delaware 26-0055985
Ventas TRS, LLC Delaware 43-1981928
Ventas Management, LLC Delaware 43-2068276
Ventas Framingham, LLC Delaware 43-2068275
Ventas Sun LLC Delaware 20-3032275
Ventas Cal Sun LLC Delaware 20-3032284
Ventas Provident, LLC Delaware 20-2954370
Ventas Finance I, Inc.Delaware61-1399115
Ventas Finance I, LLCDelaware61-1399116
Ventas Specialty I, Inc.Delaware61-1399117
Ventas Specialty I, LLCDelaware61-1399118
ElderTrust Maryland 23-2932973
ElderTrust Operating Limited Partnership Delaware 23-2915846
ET Capital Corp. Delaware 23-2945788
ET Sub-Berkshire Limited Partnership Delaware 23-2946053
ET Berkshire, LLC Delaware 23-3074121
Cabot ALF, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2975032
Cleveland ALF, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2974999
ET Sub-Heritage Woods, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2946017
ET Sub-Highgate, L.P. Pennsylvania 23-2946046
ET GENPAR, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2945800
ET Sub-Lacey I, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2946020
ET Sub-Lehigh Limited Partnership Delaware 23-3074122
ET Lehigh, LLC Delaware 23-3074118
ET Sub-Lopatcong, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2945801
ET Sub-Pennsburg Manor Limited Partnership, L.L.P. Virginia 23-2946005
ET Pennsburg Finance, L.L.C. Delaware 23-3024248
ET Sub-Phillipsburg I, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2945793
ET Sub-Pleasant View, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2946018
ET Sub-Rittenhouse Limited Partnership, L.L.P. Virginia 23-2946049
ET Sub-Riverview Ridge Limited Partnership, L.L.P. Virginia 23-2946044
ET Sub-Sanatoga Limited Partnership Delaware 23-3074124
ET Sanatoga, LLC Delaware 23-3074120
ET Sub-SMOB, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2945798
Vernon ALF, L.L.C. Delaware 23-2975030
ET Sub-Willowbrook Limited Partnership, L.L.P. Virginia 23-2946022
ET Sub-Wayne I Limited Partnership, L.L.P. Virginia 23-2946052
ET Wayne Finance, L.L.C. Delaware 23-3024250
ET Wayne Finance, Inc. Delaware 23-3024252
ET Sub-Woodbridge, L.P.Pennsylvania23-2946047
PSLT GP, LLC Delaware 57-1212440
PSLT OP, L.P. Delaware 02-0718666
PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC Delaware 36-4103821
Brookdale Living Communities of Arizona-EM, LLC Delaware 36-4390859
Brookdale Living Communities of California, LLC Delaware 36-4174019

Brookdale Living Communities of California-RC, LLC Delaware 36-4255656
Brookdale Living Communities of California-San Marcos, LLC Delaware 36-4400348
Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-2960, LLC Delaware 36-4390860
Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-II, LLC Delaware 36-4140070
BLC of California-San Marcos, L.P. Delaware 36-4400350

Brookdale Holdings, LLC Delaware 36-4140074
Brookdale Living Communities of Indiana-OL, LLC Delaware 36-4309483
Brookdale Living Communities of Massachusetts-RB, LLC Delaware 36-4255655
Brookdale Living Communities of Minnesota, LLC Delaware 36-4105750
Brookdale Living Communities of New York-GB, LLC Delaware 36-4390861
Brookdale Living Communities of Washington-PP, LLC Delaware 36-4390858
The Ponds of Pembroke Limited Partnership Illinois 36-3550345
River Oaks Partners Illinois 36-3650842
PSLT-ALS Properties Holdings, LLC Delaware 20-1574771
PSLT-ALS Properties I, LLC Delaware 39-1912087


6798
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)

c/o T. Richard Riney, Esq.
General Counsel
Ventas, Inc.
10350 Ormsby Park Place, Suite 300
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
(502) 357-9000
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

Copy to:
Leslie M. Mazza, Esq.
David K. Boston, Esq.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
(212) 728-8000


The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED AUGUST 5, 2005JANUARY 27, 2006

Prospectus

GRAPHIC

Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership
Ventas Capital Corporation
OffersOffer to Exchange


Up to $175,000,000$200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 631/42% Senior Notes due 20102016
(CUSIP 92276MAP0)92276MAS4)
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 for any and all
$175,000,000200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 631/42% Senior Notes due 20102016
(CUSIP 92276MAM792276MAR6 and U92200AE1)


Up to $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 65/8% Senior Notes due 2014
(CUSIP 92276MAH8)
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 for any and all
$50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 65/8% Senior Notes due 2014
(CUSIP 92276MAQ8 and U92200AF8)


Up to $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 71/8% Senior Notes due 2015
(CUSIP 92276MAK1)
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 for any and all
$175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 71/8% Senior Notes due 2015
(CUSIP 92276MAJ4 and U92200AD3)U92200AG6)


        See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 1615 for a discussion of matters you should consider before you participate in anythe exchange offer.


        Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.


The date of this prospectus is                        , 2005.2006.


        This prospectus incorporates important business and financial information about us that is not included or delivered with this prospectus. We will provide this information to you at no charge upon written or oral request directed to: General Counsel, Ventas, Inc., 10350 Ormsby Park Place, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40223, (502) 357-9000. In order to ensure timely delivery of the information, any request should be made by                    , 2005,2006, which is five business days before eachthe exchange offer expires, unless extended.


        You should rely only on the information and representations contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information or representations. If given or made, any such other information and representations should not be relied upon as having been authorized by us. You should assume that the information and representations contained in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus are accurate only as of the date hereof or as of the date which is specified in those documents, respectively. This prospectus is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities to which it relates. In addition, this prospectus is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy those securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer or solicitation is not authorized, or in which the person making the offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so, or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation. The delivery of this prospectus and any exchange made under this prospectus do not, under any circumstances, mean that there has not been any change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus or that information contained in this prospectus is correct as of any time subsequent to its date.


        Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account in anythe exchange offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of those exchange notes. EachThe letter of transmittal that accompanies this prospectus states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A participating broker-dealer may use this prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented, from time to time, in connection with resales of exchange notes where those original notes were acquired by the broker-dealer as a result of market-making or other trading activities. The issuers and certain of the guarantors have agreed, if requested by such a participating broker-dealer, to use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to keep the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part continuously effective for a period not to exceed 90 business days after the date on which the applicable exchange offer is consummated, or such longer period if extended under certain circumstances, for use in connection with any resale of this kind. See "Plan of Distribution."



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 Page
Forward-Looking Statements ii
Summary 1
Risk Factors 1615
Use of Proceeds 2826
Capitalization 2927
The Exchange OffersOffer 3028
Description of Other Indebtedness 4038
Description of Exchange Notes 4442
Material United States Federal Income Tax Considerations 8477
Plan of Distribution 8982
Legal Matters 9083
Experts 9083
Where You Can Find More Information and Incorporation by Reference 9184

i



FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which we refer to in this prospectus as the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to in this prospectus as the Exchange Act. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, funds from operations, dividends and dividend plans, financing plans, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, capital expenditures, competitive positions, growth opportunities, expected lease income, continued qualification as a real estate investment trust, which we refer to in this prospectus as a REIT, plans and objectives of management for future operations and statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will" and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and you must recognize that actual results may differ from our expectations. We do not undertake a duty to update such forward-looking statements.

        Our actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which we refer to in this prospectus as the Commission, and under "Risk Factors." Factors that may affect our plans or results include, without limitation:

ii


Many of these factors are beyond our control and the control of our management.

        We describe some of these risks and uncertainties in greater detail below under "Risk Factors." These risks could cause actual results of our industry or our actual results for the year 20052006 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement we make. Our future financial performance is dependent upon factors discussed elsewhere in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. For a discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ, see "Risk Factors" below and the information contained in our publicly available filings with the Commission that are incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus. These filings are described under "Where You Can Find More Information and Incorporation by Reference."


INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA

        Industry and market data contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus were obtained through company research, surveys and studies conducted by third parties and industry and general publications. We have not independently verified market and industry data from third-party sources. While we believe internal company surveys are reliable and market definitions are appropriate, neither these surveys nor these definitions have been verified by any independent sources.


TERMS USED IN THIS PROSPECTUS

        Unless otherwise indicated, the following terms used in this prospectus will have the meanings below:

iii



KINDRED INFORMATION

        Kindred is subject to the reporting requirements of the Commission and is required to file with the Commission annual reports containing audited financial information and quarterly reports containing unaudited financial information. The information related to Kindred contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus is derived from filings made by Kindred with the Commission or other publicly available information, or has been provided to us by Kindred. We have not verified this information either through an independent investigation or by reviewing Kindred's public filings. We have no reason to believe that such information is inaccurate in any material respect, but we cannot assure you that all such information is accurate. Kindred's filings with the Commission can be found atwww.sec.gov.We are providing this data for informational purposes only, and you are encouraged to obtain Kindred's publicly available filings from the Commission.


BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INFORMATION

        Brookdale Senior Living is neither subject to the reporting requirements of the Commission norand is required to file with the Commission annual reports containing anyaudited financial or otherinformation and quarterly reports containing unaudited financial information. The audited and unaudited financial information related to Brookdale Senior Living contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus is derived from filings made by Brookdale Senior Living with the Commission or other publicly available information, or has been provided to us by Brookdale.Brookdale Senior Living. We have not verified this information either through an independent investigation or otherwise.by reviewing Brookdale Senior Living's public filings. We have no reason to believe that such information is inaccurate in any material respect, but we cannot assure you that all such information is accurate. Brookdale Senior Living's filings with the Commission can be found at www.sec.gov. We are providing this data for informationinformational purposes only.only, and you are encouraged to obtain Brookdale Senior Living's publicly available filings from the Commission.

iv



SUMMARY

        This summary highlights information about our business and the exchange offersoffer contained elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. It is not complete and does not contain all of the information that you should consider before participating in anythe exchange offer. To fully understand the exchange offers,offer, you should carefully read this prospectus together with the more detailed information, financial statements and notes to the financial statements incorporated by reference in this prospectus. This prospectus and the applicable letter of transmittal that accompanies it collectively constitute eachthe exchange offer.


Ventas

        We are a healthcare REIT with a geographically diverse portfolio of healthcare and seniors housing facilities.facilities in the United States. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2005, this portfolio consisted of 200 skilled nursing facilities, 41 hospitals and 128139 seniors housing and other facilities in 4142 states. Except with respect to our medical office buildings, we lease these facilities to healthcare operating companies under "triple-net" or "absolute-net" leases. As of September 30, 2005, Kindred leased 225 of our facilities as of June 30, 2005.facilities. We also havehad real estate loan investments relating to 3733 healthcare and seniors housing facilities as of JuneSeptember 30, 2005.

        We conduct substantially all of our business through atwo wholly owned operating partnership,partnerships, Ventas Realty and PSLT OP, L.P., a wholly owned limited liability company, Ventas Finance, and ETOP, a wholly owned limited partnership PSLT OP, L.P., and ETOP, in which we own 95.5%substantially all of the partnership units. Our primary business consists of financing, owning and leasing healthcare-related and seniors housing facilities and leasing or subleasing such facilities to third parties.

        Our business strategy is comprised of two primary objectives: diversifying our portfolio of properties and increasing our earnings. We intend to continue to diversify our real estate portfolio by operator, facility type and reimbursement source. We intend to invest in or acquire additional healthcare-related and/or seniors housing assets across a wide spectrum.

        As of June 30, 2004, approximately 35.6% and 37.3% of our properties, based on their original cost, were operated by Kindred and Brookdale, respectively. Approximately 70.7% of our total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2005 was derived from our master lease agreements with Kindred, which we refer to in this prospectus as the Kindred Master Leases.

Our principal executive offices are located at 10350 Ormsby Park Place, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40223, and our telephone number is (502) 357-9000.


Ventas Realty

        Ventas Realty, one of the two issuers of the notes, is a wholly owned operating partnership of Ventas, Inc. that was formedorganized under the laws of the State of Delaware. For more information about Ventas Realty, see "—Ventas" above.


Ventas Capital

        Ventas Capital, the other of the two issuers of the notes, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ventas Realty that was incorporatedorganized under the laws of the State of Delaware for the purpose of serving as co-issuer with Ventas Realty of debt securities. Ventas Capital does not and will not have any substantial operations, assets or revenues. As a result, you should not expect Ventas Capital to participate in servicing the interest on or principal of the exchange notes.




Ventas LLC

        Ventas LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Ventas, Inc. is the sole member of Ventas LLC. Ventas LLC owns a 1% limited partnership interest in Ventas Realty and conducts no other business and owns no other assets.


Ventas Healthcare Properties, Inc.

        Ventas Healthcare Properties, Inc. is a corporation that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas, Inc.




Ventas TRS, LLC

        Ventas TRS, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Realty.


Ventas Management, LLC

        Ventas Management, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas, Inc.


Ventas Framingham, LLC

        Ventas Framingham, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Realty.


Ventas Sun LLC

        Ventas Sun LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Realty.


Ventas Cal Sun LLC

        Ventas Cal Sun LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Realty.


Ventas Provident

        Ventas Provident is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Realty.


Ventas Finance I, Inc.

        Ventas Finance I, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas, Inc.


Ventas Finance

        Ventas Finance is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Finance I, Inc.


Ventas Specialty I, Inc.

        Ventas Specialty I, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas, Inc.


Ventas Specialty I, LLC

        Ventas Specialty I, LLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Specialty I, Inc.


ElderTrust

        ElderTrust is a real estate investment trust that is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas, Inc.


ETOP

        ETOP, one of our three operating partnerships, is a limited partnership that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Ventas, Inc. and ElderTrust collectively own 95.5%substantially all of the partnership units of ETOP.




ET Capital Corp.

        ET Capital Corp. is a corporation that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.




ET Berkshire, LLC

        ET Berkshire, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Berkshire Limited Partnership

        ET Sub-Berkshire Limited Partnership is a limited partnership that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. ET Berkshire, LLC is the general partner of and owns a 1% interest in ET Sub-Berkshire Limited Partnership. ETOP owns a 99% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Berkshire Limited Partnership.


Cabot ALF, L.L.C.

        Cabot ALF, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


Cleveland ALF, L.L.C.

        Cleveland ALF, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Heritage Woods, L.L.C.

        ET Sub-Heritage Woods, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET GENPAR, L.L.C.

        ET GENPAR, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Highgate, L.P.

        ET Sub-Highgate, L.P. is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ET GENPAR, L.L.C. is the general partner of and owns a 0.1% interest in ET Sub-Highgate, L.P. ETOP owns a 99.9% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Highgate, L.P.


ET Sub-Lacey I, L.L.C.

        ET Sub-Lacey I, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Lehigh, LLC

        ET Lehigh, LLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Lehigh Limited Partnership

        ET Sub-Lehigh Limited Partnership is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. ET Lehigh, LLC is the general partner of and owns a 1% interest in ET Sub-Lehigh Limited Partnership. ETOP owns a 99% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Lehigh Limited Partnership.




ET Sub-Lopatcong, L.L.C.

        ET Sub-Lopatcong, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Pennsburg Finance, L.L.C.

        ET Pennsburg Finance, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Pennsburg Manor Limited Partnership, L.L.P.

        ET Sub-Pennsburg Manor Limited Partnership, L.L.P. is a registered limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ET Pennsburg Finance, L.L.C. is the general partner of and owns a 0.1% interest in ET Sub-Pennsburg Manor Limited Partnership, L.L.P. ETOP owns a 99.9% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Pennsburg Manor Limited Partnership, L.L.P.


ET Sub-Phillipsburg I, L.L.C.

        ET Sub-Phillipsburg I, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Pleasant View, L.L.C.

        ET Sub-Pleasant View, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Rittenhouse Limited Partnership, L.L.P.

        ET Sub-Rittenhouse Limited Partnership, L.L.P. is a registered limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ET GENPAR, L.L.C. is the general partner of and owns a 0.1% interest in ET Sub-Rittenhouse Limited Partnership, L.L.P. ETOP owns a 99.9% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Rittenhouse Limited Partnership, L.L.P.


ET Sub-Riverview Ridge Limited Partnership, L.L.P.

        ET Sub-Riverview Ridge Limited Partnership, L.L.P. is a registered limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ET GENPAR, L.L.C. is the general partner of and owns a 0.1% interest in ET Sub-Riverview Ridge Limited Partnership, L.L.P. ETOP owns a 99.9% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Riverview Ridge Limited Partnership, L.L.P.


ET Sanatoga, LLC

        ET Sanatoga, LLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Sanatoga Limited Partnership

        ET Sub-Sanatoga Limited Partnership is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. ET Sanatoga, LLC is the general partner of and owns a 1% interest in ET Sub-Sanatoga Limited Partnership. ETOP owns a 99% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Sanatoga Limited Partnership.




ET Sub-SMOB, L.L.C.

        ET Sub-SMOB, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.




Vernon ALF, L.L.C.

        Vernon ALF, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Willowbrook Limited Partnership, L.L.P.

        ET Sub-Willowbrook Limited Partnership, L.L.P. is a registered limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ET GENPAR, L.L.C. is the general partner of and owns a 0.1% interest in ET Sub-Willowbrook Limited Partnership, L.L.P. ETOP owns a 99.9% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Willowbrook Limited Partnership, L.L.P.


ET Sub-Wayne I Limited Partnership, L.L.P.

        ET Sub-Wayne Limited Partnership, L.L.P. is a registered limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ET Wayne Finance, L.L.C. is the general partner of and owns a 0.1% interest in ET Sub-Wayne Limited Partnership, L.L.P. ETOP owns a 99.9% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Wayne Limited Partnership, L.L.P.


ET Wayne Finance, L.L.C.

        ET Wayne Finance, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Wayne Finance, Inc.

        ET Wayne Finance, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ETOP.


ET Sub-Woodbridge, L.P.

        ET Sub-Woodbridge, L.P. is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ET GENPAR, L.L.C. is the general partner of and owns a 0.1% interest in ET Sub-Woodbridge, L.P. ETOP owns a 99.9% limited partnership interest in ET Sub-Woodbridge, L.P.


PSLT GP, LLC

        PSLT GP, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Ventas Provident.


PSLT OP, L.P.

        PSLT OP, L.P., one of our three operating partnerships, is a limited partnership that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. PSLT GP, LLC is the general partner of and owns a 1% interest in PSLT OP, L.P. Ventas Provident owns a 97.55% limited partnership interest in PSLT OP, L.P. ETOP owns a 1.45% limited partnership interest in PSLT OP, L.P.


PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC

        PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT OP, L.P.


Brookdale Living Communities of Arizona-EM, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of Arizona-EM, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.




Brookdale Living Communities of California, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of California, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of California-RC, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of California-RC, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of California-San Marcos, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of California-San Marcos, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-2960, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-2960, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-II, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of Illinois-II, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


BLC of California-San Marcos, L.P.

        BLC of California-San Marcos, L.P. is a limited partnership that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Brookdale Living Communities of California-San Marcos, LLC is general partner of and owns a 1% interest in BLC of California-San Marcos, L.P. PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC owns a 99% limited partnership interest in BLC of California-San Marcos, L.P.


Brookdale Holdings, LLC

        Brookdale Holdings, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of Indiana-OL, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of Indiana-OL, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of Massachusetts-RB, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of Massachusetts-RB, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.



Brookdale Living Communities of Minnesota, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of Minnesota, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of New York-GB, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of New York-GB, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


Brookdale Living Communities of Washington-PP, LLC

        Brookdale Living Communities of Washington-PP, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC.


The Ponds of Pembroke Limited Partnership

        The Ponds of Pembroke Limited Partnership is a limited partnership that is organized under the laws of the State of Illinois. Brookdale Holdings, LLC is the general partner of and owns a 1% interest in The Ponds of Pembroke Limited Partnership. PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC owns a 99% limited partnership interest in The Ponds of Pembroke Limited Partnership.


River Oaks Partners

        River Oaks Partners is a general partnership that is organized under the laws of the State of Illinois. Brookdale Holdings, LLC is a general partner of and owns a 1% interest in River Oaks Partners. PSLT-BLC Properties Holdings, LLC is a general partner of and owns a 99% interest in River Oaks Partners.


PSLT-ALS Properties Holdings, LLC

        PSLT-ALS Properties Holdings, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT OP, L.P.


PSLT-ALS Properties I, LLC

        PSLT-ALS Properties I, LLC is a limited liability company that is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PSLT-ALS Properties Holdings, LLC.



The Exchange OffersOffer

        On June 7,December 9, 2005, the issuers sold $175,000,000$125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 761/82% Senior Notes due 2015,2016, which we refer to in this prospectus as the original 2015December 9 notes, and $175,000,000on December 20, 2005, the issuers sold an additional $75,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 631/42% Senior Notes due 2010,2016, which we refer to in this prospectus as the December 20 notes and, together with the December 9 notes, the original 2010 notes, in a private offeringofferings exempt from registration under the Securities Act. On June 14, 2005, the issuers sold $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 65/8% Senior Notes due 2014, which we refer to in this prospectus as the original 2014 notes and, together with the original 2010 notes and the original 2015 notes, as the original notes, in a private offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act. Such offering of $50,000,000 of original 2014 notes was in addition to $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 65/8% Senior Notes due 2014, which were originally sold on October 15, 2004. In connection with the offering of the original 2015December 9 notes and the original 2010December 20 notes, the issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC entered into a registration rights agreement,agreements, dated as of June 7,December 9, 2005 and December 20, 2005, respectively, with the initial purchasers of the original 2015December 9 notes and original 2010December 20 notes. In the registration rights agreement, the issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC agreed to register under the Securities Act an offer to exchange the issuers' new 71/8% Senior Notes due 2015 and new 63/4% Senior Notes due 2010, which we refer to in this prospectus as the exchange 2015 notes and the exchange 2010 notes, respectively, for the original 2015 notes and the original 2010 notes, respectively. The issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC also agreed to deliver this prospectus to the holders of the original 2015 notes and the original 2010 notes. In connection with the offering of the original 2014 notes, the issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC entered into a registration rights agreement, dated as of June 14, 2005, with the initial purchaser of the original 2014 notes. In the registration rights agreement,agreements, the issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC agreed to register under the Securities Act an offer to exchange the issuers' new 651/82% Senior Notes due 2014,2016, which we refer to in this prospectus as the exchange 2014 notes and, collectively with the exchange 2015 notes and the exchange 2010 notes, as the exchange notes, for the original 2014 notes. The issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC also agreed to deliver this prospectus to the holders of the original 2014 notes. In this prospectus, we refer to the original notes and the exchange notes collectively as the notes. You should read the discussions under the headings "—The Exchange Notes" and "Description of Exchange Notes" for information regarding the exchange notes.

The Exchange OffersOffer This prospectus constitutes offersan offer to exchange $1,000 in principal amount of the applicable exchange notes for each $1,000 in principal amount of the original notes. Each series ofThe exchange notes isare substantially identical to the applicable original notes, except that:

 

 


 

the exchange notes will be registered under the Securities Act;

 

 


 

the exchange notes will be freely transferable, other than as described in this prospectus and will not contain any legend restricting their transfer;

 

 


 

holders of the exchange notes will not be entitled to certain rights of the holders of the original notes under the applicable registration rights agreement, which rights will terminate upon completion of the applicable exchange offer; and

 

 


 

the exchange notes will not contain any provisions regarding the payment of liquidated damages or additional interest, as applicable.damages.


 

 

Based upon interpretations by the staff of the Commission set forth in no action letters issued to unrelated third parties, we believe that you can transfer the exchange notes without complying with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities Act if you:

 

 


 

acquire the exchange notes in the ordinary course of your business;

 

 


 

have no arrangement or understanding with any person or entity to participate in a distribution (within the meaning of the Securities Act) of the exchange notes;


 

 


 

are not an "affiliate" (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act) of the issuers or the guarantors;

 

 


 

are not a broker-dealer (within the meaning of the Securities Act) that acquired the original notes directly from an issuer or guarantor; and

 

 


 

are not a broker-dealer (within the meaning of the Securities Act) that acquired the original notes for your own account as a result of market-making or other trading activities.

 

 

If any of these conditions are not satisfied and you transfer any exchange notes without delivering a proper prospectus or without qualifying for a registration exemption, you may incur liability under the Securities Act.

 

 

Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account in exchange for original notes that it acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of those exchange notes. See "Plan of Distribution."



Registration Rights Agreements

 

Under each of the registration rights agreements, the issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC have agreed to use their best efforts to consummate the exchange offer or cause the respective original notes to be registered under the Securities Act to permit resales. If the issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC are not in compliance with their obligations under the applicable registration rights agreement, liquidated damages or additional interest, as applicable, will accrue on the applicablerespective original notes in addition to the interest that is otherwise due on those original notes. If the exchange offer is completed on the terms and within the time period contemplated by this prospectus, no liquidated damages or additional interest, as applicable, will be payable on the original notes. The exchange notes will not contain any provisions regarding the payment of liquidated damages or additional interest, as applicable.damages. See "The Exchange Offer—Liquidated Damages or Additional Interest.Damages."

Minimum Condition

 

The exchange offers areoffer is not conditioned on any minimum aggregate principal amount of original notes being tendered for exchange. The exchange offers are also not conditioned on each other.

Expiration Date

 

EachThe exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on                        , 2005,2006, unless the issuers extend it.

Exchange Date

 

Properly tendered original notes will be accepted for exchange at the time when all conditions of the applicable exchange offer are satisfied or waived. The exchange notes will be delivered promptly after the issuers and the guarantors accept the original notes.



Conditions to the Exchange OffersOffer

 

The obligation of the issuers and the guarantors to complete eachthe exchange offer is subject to certain conditions. See "The Exchange Offers—Offer—Conditions to the Exchange Offers.Offer." The issuers reserve the right to terminate or amend anythe exchange offer at any time prior to the expiration date upon the occurrence of certain specified events.

Withdrawal Rights

 

You may withdraw the tender of your original notes at any time before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the expiration date of the applicable exchange offer. Any original notes not accepted for any reason will be returned to you without expense promptly after the expiration or termination of the applicable exchange offer.

Procedures for Tendering
Original Notes

 

See "The Exchange Offers—Offer—How to Tender."


Material United States Federal
Income Tax Considerations

 

The exchange of original notes for exchange notes by U.S. Holders (as defined in this prospectus) will not be a taxable exchange for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and U.S. Holders will not recognize any taxable gain or loss as a result of such exchange.

Effect on Holders of the
Original Notes

 

If the exchange offers areoffer is completed on the terms and within the period contemplated by this prospectus, holders of original notes will have no further registration or other rights under the applicable registration rights agreement, except under limited circumstances. See "The Exchange Offers—Offer—Other."

 

 

Holders of original notes who do not tender their original notes will continue to hold those original notes. All untendered, and tendered but unaccepted, original notes will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer provided for in those original notes and the applicable indenture governing those original notes. To the extent that the original notes are tendered and accepted in anthe exchange offer, the trading market, if any, for the original notes could be adversely affected. See "Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Exchange Offers — Offer—You may not be able to sell your original notes if you do not exchange them for registered exchange notes in the applicable exchange offer" and "—Your ability to sell your original notes may be significantly more limited and the price at which you may be able to sell your original notes may be significantly lower if you do not exchange them for registered exchange notes in the applicable exchange offer" and "The Exchange Offers — Offer—Other."

Use of Proceeds

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the issuance of exchange notes pursuant to the exchange offers.offer.

Exchange Agent


U.S. Bank National Association is serving as the exchange agent in connection with the exchange offers.offer.


The Exchange Notes

        The summary below describes the principal terms of the exchange notes. Some of the terms and conditions described below are subject to important limitations and exceptions. The "Description of Exchange Notes" section of this prospectus contains a more detailed description of the terms and conditions of the exchange notes. Capitalized terms not previously defined have the meanings ascribed to such terms under "Description of Exchange Notes—Certain Definitions."

        The exchange notes will evidence the same debt, as the original notes of the related series and will be entitled to the benefits of the applicable indenture.same indenture, as the original notes. The terms of the exchange notes will be substantially identical to the terms of the applicable original notes. See "—The Exchange Offers"Offer" and "Description of Exchange Notes."

Issuers Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and Ventas Capital Corporation.

Securities

 

Up to $175 million aggregate principal amount of 71/8% Senior Notes due 2015, up to $175$200 million aggregate principal amount of 631/4 Senior Notes due 2010, and up to $50 million aggregate principal amount of 65/82% Senior Notes due 2014.2016.

Maturity

 

The exchange 2015 notes will mature on June 1, 2015, the exchange 2010 notes will mature on June 1, 2010 and the exchange 2014 notes will mature on October 15, 2014.2016.

Interest

 

The exchange 2015 notes will accrue interest at 761/82% per year, the exchange 2010 notes will accrue interest at 63/4% per year and the exchange 2014 notes will accrue interest at 65/8% per year.annum.

Interest Payment Dates

 

Interest on the exchange 2015 notes and exchange 2010 notes will be payable semi-annuallySemi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on DecemberJune 1, 2005. Interest on the exchange 2014 notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, and the next interest payment date is October 15, 2005.2006. The exchange notes will accrue interest from the last interest payment date on which interest was paid on the original notes surrendered in exchange therefor or, if no interest has been paid on the original notes, the date of the original issuance with respect to the original 2015 notes and the original 2010 notes and April 15, 2005 with respect to the original 2015 notes, at the respective rates per annum described above.December 9, 2005.

Guarantees

 

The exchange notes will be unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by Ventas, Inc. and each of Ventas, Inc.'s current and future Restricted Subsidiaries (other than Excluded Joint Ventures) (as each term is defined in the indenture governing the exchange notes), which we collectively refer to in this prospectus as the guarantors, until certain conditions are met. See "Description of Exchange Notes—Guarantees."


Ranking

 

The exchange notes are part of Ventas, Inc.'s, the other guarantors' and the issuers' general unsecured obligations, ranking equal in right of payment with all of such entities' existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and ranking senior in right of payment to all of such entities' existing and future subordinated indebtedness. However, the exchange notes will be effectively subordinated to all borrowings and other obligations under our revolving credit facility with respect to the assets securing those obligations. The exchange notes will also be structurally subordinated to the indebtedness and other obligations of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the indenture governing the exchange notes) and any Excluded Joint Ventures with respect to the assets of such entities. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2005, the Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Excluded Joint Ventures had aggregate outstanding indebtedness of $482.2$522.3 million, secured by 7379 of our healthcare-related facilities. The Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Excluded Joint Ventures had assets of $690.4 million, or 26.0% of our total assets, as of September 30, 2005.





As of September 30, 2005, we had approximately $1.8 billion of outstanding indebtedness. See "Capitalization."


Optional Redemption


 


The issuers may redeem some or all of the exchange 2015 notes the exchange 2010 notes and the exchange 2014 notes, respectively, in whole at any time or in part from timeprior to time, (1) before June 1, 2010, with respect to the exchange 2015 notes and the exchange 2010 notes, and before October 15, 2009, with respect to the exchange 2014 notes, in each case,2011, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their aggregate principal amount, plus thea make-whole premium, described under "Descriptionplus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption" and (2)redemption. The issuers may also redeem some or all of the exchange notes beginning on or after June 1, 2010, with respect to the exchange 2015 notes, and on or after October 15, 2009, with respect to the exchange 2014 notes,2011, at the redemption prices describedlisted under "Description of Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption," in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

 

 

In addition, beforeat any time prior to June 1, 2008, with respect to either or both the exchange 2015 notes and the exchange 2010 notes, and before October 15, 2007, with respect to the exchange 2014 notes,2009, the issuers may redeem up to 35% of the applicableaggregate principal amount of the notes with the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at the applicable redemption price described under "Description of Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption"Redemption," plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. However, the issuers may only make such redemptions if at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of notes issued under the applicable indenture governing the notes remains outstanding immediately after such redemption. See "Description of Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption."



Change of Control

 

If Ventas, Inc. experiences a change of control, as described in this prospectus, the issuers must make an offer to repurchase the exchange notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase, unless certain conditions are met.met, including certain conditions relating to the ratings of the exchange notes.


Certain Covenants


 


The indenturesindenture governing the exchange notes containcontains covenants that limit Ventas, Inc.'s, the issuers' and the Restricted Subsidiaries' ability to, among other things:

 

 


 

incur debt;

 

 


 

incur secured debt;

 

 


 

make certain dividend payments, distributions and investments;

 

 


 

enter into certain transactions, including transactions with affiliates;

 

 


 

restrict dividends or other payments from subsidiaries;

 

 


 

merge, consolidate or transfer all or substantially all of its assets; and

 

 


 

sell assets.


 

 

These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications, which are described under "Description of Exchange Notes—Certain Covenants." Ventas, Inc., the issuers and the Restricted Subsidiaries, which we refer to in this prospectus collectively as the restricted group, are also required to maintain total unencumbered assets of at least 150% of their unsecured debt. If the exchange notes have an investment grade rating from either Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, and certain other conditions are met, the application of certain of these covenants will be suspended. If the exchange notes have an investment grade rating from both rating agencies, and certain other conditions are met, certain of these covenants will no longer apply.apply to the exchange notes.



These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications, which are described under "Description of Exchange Notes—Certain Covenants."


Absence of a Public Market for the Exchange Notes

 


The exchange 2015 notes and the exchange 2010 notes are a new issuesissue of securities and there is currently no established market for them. The exchange 2014 notes are additional notes of a series of securities for which there is currently no established market. There can be no assurance as to the development or liquidity of any market for the exchange notes. Certain of theThe initial purchasers of the original notes have advised us that they currentlypresently intend to make a market forin the notes, as permitted by applicable laws and regulations. However, they are not obligated to do so and may discontinue any such market-making activities at any time without notice. We do not intend to apply for listing of any of the exchange notes on any securities exchange or for inclusion in any automated dealer quotation system. See "Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Notes—There is no public market for the notes, so you may be unable to sell the notes."

Risk Factors

 

Participating in anthe exchange offer involves risks. You should refer to "Risk Factors" on page 1615 of this prospectus for an explanation of certain risks of participating in anthe exchange offer.


Regulatory Approvals

        Other than the federal securities laws, there are no federal or state regulatory requirements that we must comply with and there are no approvals that we must obtain in connection with the exchange offers.offer.




RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

        Our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the periods indicated below was as follows:

 
 Year Ended December 31,
  
 
 
 Six Months
Ended June 30, 2005

 
 
 2000
 2001
 2002
 2003
 2004
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(1) (2)1.58x1.45x2.44x2.50x2.37x
 
 Year Ended December 31,
  
 
 
 Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2005

 
 
 2000
 2001
 2002
 2003
 2004
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(1) (2)1.58x1.45x2.44x2.50x2.15x

(1)
For this ratio, earnings consist of earnings before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations plus fixed charges excluding capitalized interest. Fixed charges consist of interest expensed and capitalized, plus the portion of rent expense under operating leases deemed by us to be representative of the interest factor.

(2)
Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $69.7 million in 2000. Earnings in 2000 were reduced by $96.5 million for the United States Settlement.


RISK FACTORS

        Our business, operations and financial condition are subject to various risks. Some of these risks are described below, and you should take these risks into account in evaluating us or any investment decision involving us, including participation in anythe exchange offer. This section does not describe all risks applicable to us, our industry or our business, and it is intended only as a summary of certain material factors. If any of the following risks actually occur, we could be materially and adversely affected and our ability to make payments on the notes may be adversely affected.

Risks Arising from Our Business

We are dependent on Kindred; Kindred's inability or unwillingness to satisfy its obligations under its agreements with us could significantly harm us and our ability to service our indebtedness, including the notes, and other obligations and to make distributions to our stockholders, as required to continue to qualify as a REIT.

        We are dependent on Kindred in a number of ways:

        We cannot assure you that Kindred will have sufficient assets, income and access to financing and insurance coverage to enable it to satisfy its obligations under its agreements with us. In addition, any failure by Kindred to effectively conduct its operations could have a material adverse effect on its



business reputation or on its ability to enlist and maintain patients in its facilities. Any inability or unwillingness on the part of Kindred to satisfy its obligations under its agreements with us could significantly harm us and our ability to service our indebtedness, including the notes, and our other obligations and to make distributions to our stockholders, as required for us to continue to qualify as a REIT, which we refer to in this prospectus as having a material adverse effect on us.

The operators of the Provident properties represent a significant portion of our revenues; the inability or unwillingness of the operators of the Provident properties to satisfy their agreements with us could have a material adverse effect on us.

        As a result of the Provident acquisition, AlterraBrookdale and Brookdale,Alterra, the operators of the Provident properties, account for a significant portion of our revenues. It is possible that Alterra and Brookdale may in the future combine their businesses, although there can be no assurance when or if such a combination will occur.

We cannot assure you that Alterra or Brookdale or a combination of those entitiesand Alterra will have sufficient assets, income and access to financing and insurance coverage to enable them to satisfy the agreements that they have with us. In addition, any failure by Alterra or Brookdale or a combination of those entitiesAlterra to conduct theirits operations effectively could have a material adverse effect on their respectiveits business reputationsreputation or on theirits ability to enlist and maintain tenants in their respectiveits facilities. Any inability or unwillingness on the part of Alterra or Brookdale or a combination of those entitiesAlterra to satisfy their respectiveits obligations under the agreements that they haveit has with us could have a material adverse effect on us.

We may be unable to find another lessee/operator for our properties if we have to replace Kindred or our other operators (including AlterraBrookdale and Brookdale)Alterra).

        We may have to find another lessee/operator for the properties covered by one or more of the Kindred Master Leases or the leases with our other operators (including AlterraBrookdale and Brookdale)Alterra) upon the expiration of the terms of the applicable lease or upon a default by Kindred or our other operators (including AlterraBrookdale and Brookdale)Alterra). During any period that we are attempting to locate one or more lessees/operators there could be a decrease or cessation of rental payments by Kindred or our other operators (including AlterraBrookdale and Brookdale)Alterra). We cannot assure you that we will be able to locate another suitable lessee/operator or, if we are successful in locating such an operator, that the rental payments from the new operator would not be significantly less than the existing rental payments. Our ability to locate another suitable lessee/operator may be significantly delayed or limited by various state licensing, receivership, certificate of need or other laws, as well as by Medicare and Medicaid change-of-ownership rules. In addition, we may also incur substantial additional expenses in connection with any such licensing, receivership or change-of-ownership proceedings. Such delays, limitations and expenses could have a material adverse effect on us and/or materially delay or impact our ability to collect rent, to obtain possession of leased properties or otherwise to exercise remedies for tenant default.

We may encounter certain risks when implementing our business strategy to pursue investments in, and/or acquisitions or development of, additional healthcare-related and/or seniors housing assets.

        We intend to continue to pursue investments in, and/or acquisitions or development of, additional healthcare-related and/or seniors housing assets, subject to the contractual restrictions contained in the indenturesindenture governing the notes, our other existing indentures and our revolving credit facility. Acquisitions of and investments in such properties, including the properties acquired in connection with the Provident acquisition, entail general investment risks associated with any real estate investment, including risks that the investment will fail to perform in accordance with expectations, the estimates of the cost of improvements necessary for acquired properties will prove inaccurate and the lessee/



operator will be unable to meet performance expectations. If we pursue new development projects, such projects would be subject to numerous risks, including risks of construction delays or cost overruns that may increase project costs, new project commencement risks such as receipt of zoning, occupancy and other required governmental approvals and permits and the risk of incurring development costs in



connection with projects that are not pursued to completion. In addition, we may borrow to finance any investments in, and/or acquisitionsacquisition or development of, healthcare-related or other properties, which would increase our leverage.

        We may compete for acquisition or investment opportunities with entities that have substantially greater financial resources than we have. Our ability to compete successfully for such opportunities is affected by many factors, including our cost of obtaining debt and equity capital at rates comparable to or better than our competitors. Competition generally may reduce the number of suitable acquisition or investment opportunities available to us and increase the bargaining power of property owners seeking to sell, thereby impeding our acquisition, investment or development activities.

        Even if we are successful at identifying and competing for acquisition or investment opportunities, such opportunities, including the Provident acquisition, involve a number of risks. These risks include diversion of management's attention, the risk that the value of the properties or businesses that we acquire or invest in could decrease substantially after such acquisition or investment, and the risk that we will not be able to accurately assess the value of properties that are not of the type we currently own, some or all of which could have a material adverse effect on us.

        Additionally, if we are successful in continuing to implement our business strategy to pursue investments in, and/or acquisitions or development of, additional healthcare-related and/or seniors housing assets or businesses, we intend to increase the number of operators of our properties and our business segments. There can be no assuranceWe cannot assure you that we will have the capabilities to monitor and manage successfully a portfolio of properties with a growing number of operators and/or manage such businesses.

We are subject to the risks associated with investment in the heavily regulated healthcare industry.

        All of our investments are in properties used in the healthcare industry; therefore we are exposed to risks associated with the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry is highly regulated and changes in government regulation have in the past had material adverse consequences on the industry in general, which may not even have been contemplated by lawmakers and regulators. There can be no assuranceWe cannot assure you that future changes in government regulation of healthcare will not have a material adverse effect on the healthcare industry, including our lessees/operators. Moreover, our ability to invest in non-healthcare, non-healthcare-related or non-seniors housing properties is restricted by the terms of our revolving credit facility and the more general restrictions on investments contained in our existing indentures, including the indenturesindenture governing the notes.

Our tenants, including Kindred, may be adversely affected by increasing healthcare regulation and enforcement.

        We believe that the regulatory environment surrounding the long-term care industry has intensified both in the amount and type of regulations and in the efforts to enforce those regulations. This is particularly true for large for-profit, multi-facility providers like Kindred.

        The extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the healthcare industry include, but are not limited to, laws and regulations relating to licensure, conduct of operations, ownership of facilities, addition of facilities and equipment, allowable costs, services, prices for services, quality of care, patient rights, fraudulent or abusive behavior, and financial and other arrangements which may be entered into by healthcare providers. Federal and state governments have intensified enforcement policies, resulting in a significant increase in the number of inspections, citations of



regulatory deficiencies and other regulatory sanctions, including terminations from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, bars on Medicare and Medicaid payments for new admissions, civil monetary penalties and even criminal penalties. If Kindred or our other tenants and operators fail to comply with the extensive laws, regulations and other requirements applicable to their businesses, they could



become ineligible to receive reimbursement from governmental and private third-party payor programs, suffer civil or criminal penalties or be required to make significant changes to their operations. Kindred and our other tenants also could be forced to expend considerable resources responding to an investigation or other enforcement action under applicable laws or regulations. In addition, as part of the settlement agreement Kindred entered into with the federal government, it agreed to comply with the terms of a corporate integrity agreement. Kindred could incur additional expenses in complying with the corporate integrity agreement, and its failure to comply with the corporate integrity agreement could have a material adverse effect on Kindred's results of operations, financial condition and its ability to make rental payments to us, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on us.

        We are unable to predict the future course of federal, state and local legislation or regulation, including the Medicare and Medicaid statutes and regulations. Changes in the statutory or regulatory framework could have a material adverse effect on Kindred and our other operators, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on us.

Changes in the reimbursement rates or methods of payment from third-party payors, including the Medicare and Medicaid programs, could have a material adverse effect on our tenants.

        Kindred and certain of our other tenants and operators rely on reimbursement from third-party payors, including the Medicare and Medicaid programs, for substantially all of their revenues. There continue to be various federal and state legislative and regulatory proposals to implement cost-containment measures that limit payments to healthcare providers. In addition, private third-party payors have continued their efforts to control healthcare costs. There can be no assuranceWe cannot assure you that adequate reimbursement levels will be available for services to be provided by Kindred and our other tenants which are currently being reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid or private payors. Significant limits by governmental and private third-party payors on the scope of services reimbursed and on reimbursement rates and fees could have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, financial condition and results of operations of Kindred and certain of our other operators and tenants, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on us.

Significant legal actions could subject our operators to increased operating costs and substantial uninsured liabilities, which could materially and adversely affect the liquidity, financial condition and results of operations of our operators.

        Although claims and costs of professional liability insurance seem to be growing at a slower pace, over the past few years, our skilled nursing facility operators have experienced substantial increases in both the number and size of professional liability claims in recent years. In addition to large compensatory claims, plaintiffs' attorneys continue to seek significant punitive damages and attorneys' fees.

        Due to the high level in the number and severity of professional liability claims against healthcare providers, the availability of professional liability insurance has been severely restricted and the premiums on such insurance coverage have increased dramatically. As a result, the insurance coverage of our operators might not cover all claims against them or continue to be available to them at a reasonable cost. If our operators are unable to maintain adequate insurance coverage or are required to pay punitive damages, they may be exposed to substantial liabilities.

        Kindred insures its professional liability risks in part through a wholly owned, limited purpose insurance company. The limited purpose insurance company insures initial losses up to specified



coverage levels per occurrence with no aggregate coverage limit. Coverage for losses in excess of those per occurrence levels is maintained through unaffiliated commercial insurance carriers up to an aggregate limit. The limited purpose insurance company then insures all claims in excess of the aggregate limit for the unaffiliated commercial insurance carriers. Kindred maintains general liability



insurance and professional malpractice liability insurance in amounts and with deductibles which Kindred management has indicated that it believes are sufficient for its operations.

        Operators that insure their professional liability risks through their own captive limited purpose entities generally estimate the future cost of professional liability through actuarial studies which rely primarily on historical data. However, due to the increase in the number and severity of professional claims against healthcare providers, these actuarial studies may underestimate the future cost of claims, and there can be no assurancewe cannot assure you that such operators' reserves for future claims will be adequate to cover the actual cost of such claims. If the actual cost of such claims is significantly higher than the operators' reserves, it could have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, financial condition and results of operation of our operators and their ability to make rental payments to us, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on us.

Our operators may be sued under a federal whistleblower statute.

        Our operators may be sued under a federal whistleblower statute designed to combat fraud and abuse in the healthcare industry. These lawsuits can involve significant monetary damages and award bounties to private plaintiffs who successfully bring these suits. If any such lawsuits were to be brought against our operators, such suits combined with increased operating costs and substantial uninsured liabilities could have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, financial condition and results of operation of our operators and their ability to make rental payments to us, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on us.

If any of our properties are found to be contaminated, or if we become involved in any environmental disputes, we could incur substantial liabilities and costs.

        Under federal and state environmental laws and regulations, a current or former owner of real property may be liable for costs related to the investigation, removal and remediation of hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum that are released from or are present at or under, or that are disposed of in connection with such property. Owners of real property may also face other environmental liabilities, including government fines and penalties imposed by regulatory authorities and damages for injuries to persons, property or natural resources. Environmental laws and regulations often impose liability without regard to whether the owner was aware of, or was responsible for, the presence, release or disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum. In certain circumstances, environmental liability may result from the activities of a current or former operator of the property. Although we are generally indemnified by the current operators of our properties for contamination caused by such operators, such indemnities may not adequately cover all environmental costs.

We have assumed substantially all of Provident's liabilities, including contingent liabilities. If these liabilities are greater than expected, or if there are unknown Provident obligations, our business could be materially and adversely affected.

        As a result of the Provident acquisition, we have assumed substantially all of Provident's liabilities, including contingent liabilities to which Provident may have succeeded to when it acquired the ownership interests in the properties which are currently leased to Brookdale and Alterra. We may learn additional information about Provident's business and liabilities that adversely affects us, such as:




        As a result, we cannot assure you that the Provident acquisition will be successful or will not, in fact, harm our business. Among other things, if Provident's liabilities are greater than expected, or if there are obligations of Provident of which we were not aware at the time of completion of the acquisition, or if the Provident acquisition fails to qualify as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which we refer to in this prospectus as the Code, it could have a material adverse affect on us.

Risks Arising from Our Capital Structure

We may become more leveraged.

        As of JuneSeptember 30, 2005, we had approximately $1,832.7 million$1.8 billion of indebtedness. The indenturesindenture governing the notes, our other existing indentures and our revolving credit facility permit us to incur substantial additional debt, and we may borrow additional funds, which may include secured borrowings. A high level of indebtedness may have the following consequences:

We may be unable to raise additional capital necessary to continue to implement our business plan and to meet our debt payments.

        In order to continue to implement our business plan and to meet our debt payments, we will need to raise additional capital. Our ability to incur additional indebtedness is restricted by the terms of the indenturesindenture governing the notes, our other existing indentures and our revolving credit facility. In addition, adverse economic conditions could cause the terms on which we can obtain additional borrowings to become unfavorable. In such circumstances, we may be required to raise additional equity in the capital markets or liquidate one or more investments in properties at times that may not permit realization of the maximum return on the investments and that could result in adverse tax consequences to us. In addition, certain healthcare regulations may constrain our ability to sell assets.



We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet our debt service obligations and the failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on us.



We have now, and may have in the future, exposure to floating interest rates, which can have the effect of reducing our profitability.

        We receive revenue primarily by leasing our assets under leases that are long-term triple-net leases in which the rental rate is generally fixed with annual rent escalations, subject to certain limitations. Certain of our debt obligations are floating-rate obligations with interest rate and related payments that vary with the movement of LIBOR or other indexes. The generally fixed rate nature of our revenue and the variable rate nature of certain of our interest obligations create interest rate risk and can have the effect of reducing our profitability or making our lease and other revenue insufficient to meet our obligations. We are not limited in the amount of floating-rate debt that we may incur.

We hedge our floating-rate debt with an interest rate swap and may record charges and incur costs associated with the termination or change in value of our interest rate swap.

        We have an interest rate swap agreement to hedge all or a portion of our existing floating-rate debt through June 30, 2008. We periodically assess our interest rate swap in relation to our outstanding balances of floating-rate debt, and based on such assessments may terminate portions of our swap or enter into additional swaps. Termination of swaps with accrued losses, or changes in the value of swaps as a result of falling interest rates, would require the payment of costs and/or result in charges to our earnings and net worth.

Risks Arising from Our Status as a REIT

Loss of our status as a REIT would have significant adverse consequences to us.

        If we lose our status as a REIT, we will face serious tax consequences that will substantially reduce the funds available for satisfying our obligations under the notes and our existing indentures, including the indenturesindenture governing the notes, for each of the years involved because:

As a result of all these factors, our failure to qualify as a REIT also could impair our ability to implement our business strategy.

        Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions under the Code, for which there are only limited judicial and administrative interpretations. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control may affect our ability to remain qualified as a REIT. In addition, new legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions may adversely affect our investors or our ability to remain qualified as a REIT for tax purposes. Although we believe that we qualify as a REIT, we cannot assure you that we will continue to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT for tax purposes.



The 90% distribution requirement will decrease our liquidity and may limit our ability to engage in otherwise beneficial transactions.

        To comply with the 90% distribution requirement applicable to REITs and to avoid a nondeductible excise tax, we must make distributions to our stockholders. The indenturesindenture governing the notes and our other existing indentures permit us to make annual distributions to our stockholders in an amount equal to the minimum amount necessary to maintain our REIT status so long as our ratio



of Debt to Adjusted Total Assets (as variously defined in each such indenture) does not exceed 60% and to make additional distributions if we pass certain other financial tests. However, distributions may limit our ability to rely upon rental payments from our properties or subsequently acquired properties to finance investments, acquisitions or new developments. As a result, substantial distributions will be made to our stockholders prior to the scheduled maturitiesmaturity of the notes.

        Although we anticipate that we generally will have sufficient cash or liquid assets to enable us to satisfy the REIT distribution requirement, it is possible that from time to time we may not have sufficient cash or other liquid assets to meet the 90% distribution requirement or we may decide to retain cash or distribute such greater amount as may be necessary to avoid income and excise taxation. This may be due to the timing differences between the actual receipt of income and actual payment of deductible expenses, on the one hand, and the inclusion of that income and deduction of those expenses in arriving at our taxable income, on the other hand. In addition, nondeductible expenses such as principal amortization or repayments or capital expenditures in excess of noncash deductions may also cause us to fail to have sufficient cash or liquid assets to enable us to satisfy the 90% distribution requirement.

        These distributions may impair our ability to make payments of principal of and/orand interest on the notes and may limit our ability to rely upon rental payments from our properties or subsequently acquired properties to finance investments, acquisitions or new developments.

        In the event that timing differences occur or we deem it appropriate to retain cash, we may borrow funds, issue equity securities (although there can be no assurancewe cannot assure you that we will be able to do so), pay taxable stock dividends, if possible, distribute other property or securities or engage in a transaction intended to enable us to meet the REIT distribution requirements. This may require us to raise additional capital to meet our obligations; however, see "—Risks Arising from Our Capital Structure—We may be unable to raise additional capital necessary to continue to implement our business plan and to meet our debt payments." The terms of our revolving credit facility, the indenturesindenture governing the notes and our other existing indentures and our revolving credit facility will restrict our ability to engage in some of these transactions.

We may still be subject to corporate level taxes.

        Following our REIT election, we are considered to be a former C corporation for income tax purposes. Therefore, we remain potentially subject to corporate level taxes with respect tofor any asset dispositions of assets owned at the time we made our REIT election, which are sold at anytimeoccurring between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2008. Also, as a consequence of the Provident acquisition, we will be subject to corporate level taxes if we dispose of any of the Brookdale properties before November 2014.


Risks Relating to the Exchange OffersOffer

You may not be able to sell your original notes if you do not exchange them for registered exchange notes in the applicable exchange offer.

        If you do not exchange your original notes for exchange notes in the applicable exchange offer, your original notes will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer as stated in the legend on the original notes. In general, you may not offer, sell or otherwise transfer the original notes in the United States unless they are:


        The issuers and the guarantors do not currently anticipate that they will register the original notes under the Securities Act and, except for the limited instances involving the initial purchasers or holders of the original notes who are not eligible to participate in the applicable exchange offer or who do not receive freely transferable exchange notes in the applicable exchange offer, they will not be under any obligation to do so under the registration rights agreements or otherwise. Also, if the exchange offers areoffer is completed on the terms and within the time period contemplated by this prospectus, no liquidated damages or additional interest, as applicable, will be payable on your original notes.

Your ability to sell your original notes may be significantly more limited and the price at which you may be able to sell your original notes may be significantly lower if you do not exchange them for registered exchange notes in the applicable exchange offer.

        To the extent that the original notes are tendered and accepted for exchange in the applicable exchange offer, the trading market for the original notes that remain outstanding may be significantly more limited. As a result, the liquidity of the original notes not tendered and accepted for exchange could be adversely affected. The extent of the market for original notes and the availability of price quotations would depend on a number of factors, including the number of holders of original notes remaining outstanding and the interest of securities firms in maintaining a market in the original notes. An issue of securities with a similar outstanding market value available for trading, which is called the "float," may command a lower price than would be comparable to an issue of securities with a greater float. As a result, the market price for the original notes that are not exchanged in anthe exchange offer may be affected adversely to the extent that the original notes exchanged in the exchange offer reduce the float. The reduced float also may make the trading price of the original notes that are not exchanged more volatile.

There are state securities law restrictions on the resale of the exchange notes.

        In order to comply with the securities laws of certain jurisdictions, the exchange notes may not be offered or sold by any holder unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in such jurisdictions or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and the requirements of such exemption have been satisfied. The issuers and the guarantors do not currently intend to register or qualify the resale of the exchange notes in any such jurisdictions. However, an exemption is generally available for sales to registered broker-dealers and certain institutional buyers. Other exemptions under applicable state securities laws may also be available.



The issuers and the guarantors will not accept your original notes for exchange if you fail to follow the exchange offer procedures and, as a result, your original notes will continue to be subject to existing transfer restrictions and you may not be able to sell your original notes.

        The issuers and the guarantors will issue exchange notes as part of the exchange offersoffer only after the timely receipt of your original notes, an applicablea letter of transmittal properly completed and duly executed and all other required documents. Therefore, if you want to tender your original notes, please allow sufficient time to ensure timely delivery. If the issuers and the guarantors do not receive your original notes, applicable letter of transmittal and other required documents by the expiration date of the applicable exchange offer, they will not accept your original notes for exchange. The issuers and the guarantors are under no duty to give notification of defects or irregularities with respect to the tenders of original notes for exchange. If there are defects or irregularities with respect to your tender of the original notes, the issuers and the guarantors will not accept your original notes for exchange. See "The Exchange Offers—Offer—How to Tender."



Risks Relating to the Notes

Because the notes will be structurally subordinated to the obligations of our subsidiaries that are not guarantors, you may not be fully repaid if we become insolvent.

        Of our subsidiaries, only the Restricted Subsidiaries (other than Excluded Joint Ventures) will be directly obligated on the notes. Holders of the notes will have no claims against the assets of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries (which include the subsidiaries formed in connection with our commercial mortgage backed securitization transaction, which we refer to in this prospectus as the CMBS Transaction, certain subsidiaries acquired pursuant to our acquisition of ElderTrust and certain subsidiaries acquired pursuant to the Provident acquisition) and any current or future Excluded Joint Ventures. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2005, the Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Excluded Joint Ventures had aggregate outstanding indebtedness of $482.2$522.3 million, secured by 7379 of our healthcare-related facilities. Our Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Excluded Joint Ventures had assets of $620.2$690.4 million, or 23.6%26.0% of our total assets, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2005. We may, subject to the limitations contained in the indenturesindenture governing the notes and our other existing indentures, form additional Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Excluded Joint Ventures in the future. All obligations of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries and any Excluded Joint Ventures, including indebtedness to trade creditors, will have to be paid, in full, before you will have any claims against the current and future Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Excluded Joint Ventures.

Because the notes that you hold are unsecured, you may not be fully repaid if we become insolvent.

        The notes and the guarantees thereof are not secured by any of our assets or our subsidiaries' assets, and therefore will be effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness we, or our subsidiaries, may incur to the extent of the assets securing such indebtedness, including outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility. The indenturesindenture governing the notes permit us to incur secured debt, including outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility, that is secured by certain of our assets. In addition, our mortgage loan under the CMBS Transaction, which we refer to in this prospectus as the CMBS Loan, is secured by mortgages on certain of our properties. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2005, we had $941.6$920.3 million principal amount of outstanding secured debt, secured by 139144 of our healthcare-related facilities, including $482.2$522.3 million of secured debt of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Excluded Joint Ventures which is non-recourse to us. If we were to become insolvent, the holders of any secured debt would receive payments from the assets pledged as security before you would receive payments on the notes.



If we experience a change in control, we may be unable to purchase the notes you hold as required under the indenturesindenture governing the notes.

        Upon the occurrence of certain change of control events and unless certain conditions are met, we must make an offer to purchase all outstanding notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase. We may not have sufficient funds to pay the purchase price for all notes tendered by holders seeking to accept the offer to purchase. In addition, our other existing indentures, our revolving credit facility and our other debt agreements may require us to repurchase other debt upon a change in control or may prohibit us from purchasing all validly tendered notes, which would result in an event of default under the indenturesindenture governing the notes. See "Description of Exchange Notes—Certain Covenants—Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control."

Federal and state statutes allow courts, under specific circumstances, to void guarantees and require noteholders to return payments received from the issuers or the guarantors.

        The guarantors' guarantees of the notes may be subject to review under U.S. federal bankruptcy law or relevant state fraudulent conveyance laws if a bankruptcy lawsuit is commenced by or on behalf of our or our guarantors' unpaid creditors. Under these laws, if in such a lawsuit a court were to find



that, at the time a guarantor incurred debt (including debt represented by the guarantee), such guarantor:

then the court could void the guarantee or subordinate the amounts owing under the guarantee to the guarantor's presently existing or future debt, including trade payables, or take other actions detrimental to the holders of the notes.

        In addition, the guarantors may be subject to the allegation that since they incurred their guarantees for our benefit, they incurred the obligations under the guarantees for less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration.

        Each guarantee will contain a provision intended to limit the guarantors' liability to the maximum amount that it could incur without causing the incurrence of obligations under its guarantee to be a fraudulent transfer or conveyance. This provision may not be effective to protect the guarantees from being voided under fraudulent transfer law.



The guarantees provided by us and our subsidiaries are subject to certain defenses that may limit your right to receive payment on the notes.

        Although the guarantees provide the holders of the notes with a direct claim against the assets of the guarantors, enforcement of the guarantees against any guarantor would be subject to certain "suretyship" defenses available to guarantors generally. Enforcement could also be subject to other defenses available to the guarantors in certain circumstances. To the extent that the guarantees are not enforceable, you would not be able to assert a claim successfully against such guarantors.

There is no public market for the notes, so you may be unable to sell the notes.

        The exchange 2015 notes and exchange 2010 notes are new securities for which there is currently no market. The exchange 2014 notes are additional notes of a series of securities for which there is currently no established market. Consequently, the notes may be relatively illiquid, and you may be unable to sell your notes, or if you are able to sell your notes, there can be no assurancewe cannot assure you as to the price at which you will able to sell them. Future trading prices of the notes will depend on many factors, including, among other things, prevailing interest rates, economic conditions, our financial condition and the market for similar securities. We do not intend to apply for listing of the notes on any securities exchange or for the inclusion of the notes in any automated dealer quotation system. Certain of theThe initial purchasers of the original notes have advised us that they presently intend to make a market in the notes. However, they are not obligated to do so, and they may discontinue any market-making activities at any time in their sole discretion and without notice.



USE OF PROCEEDS

        We will not receive any proceeds from the issuance of the exchange notes in the exchange offers.offer. The exchange notes will evidence the same debt as the original notes of the related series surrendered in exchange for the exchange notes. Accordingly, the issuance of the exchange notes will not result in any change in our indebtedness.

        Our net proceeds from the offering of the original 2015 notes and the original 2010December 9 notes were approximately $345.0$122.7 million after deducting offering expenses and the initial purchasers' discount. We used the net proceeds, together with borrowings under our revolving credit facility, to pay the $231.0 million cash portionrepay all of the purchase price for the Provident acquisition, to repayour outstanding indebtedness under Provident's credit facility andour commercial mortgage backed securitization loan, which we refer to pay our fees and expenses related toin this prospectus as the Provident acquisition.CMBS Loan. As of June 7,September 30, 2005, Providentwe had $129.6$210.3 million of outstanding indebtedness outstanding under its credit facility,the CMBS Loan, which bore interest at a nominal weighted average rate of 5.2%. The CMBS Loan was paid in its entirety in connection with the Provident acquisition.scheduled to mature on December 9, 2006. See "Description of Other Indebtedness—CMBS Transaction."

        Our net proceeds from the offering of the original 2014December 20 notes were approximately $48.8$73.6 million after deducting offering expenses and the initial purchaser'spurchasers' discount. We used the net proceeds to repay a portion of our outstanding indebtedness under our revolving credit facility. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2005, we had $156.4$95.9 million of outstanding indebtedness (excluding outstanding letters of credit of $0.7 million) under our revolving credit facility and the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding balance was 4.82%6.0% excluding the effects of the associated interest rate swap agreement. Our revolving credit facility matures on September 8, 2007, and such maturity date may be extended for one year at Ventas Realty's option if certain conditions are met. Indebtedness incurred under our revolving credit facility has been used primarily to fund acquisitions of or investments in healthcare-related properties including a portion of the Provident acquisition, and for general working capital purposes. In the future, we expect to reborrow under our revolving credit facility for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. See "Description of Other Indebtedness—Our Revolving Credit Facility."



CAPITALIZATION

        The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of JuneSeptember 30, 2005.2005: (1) on an actual basis; and (2) as adjusted to give effect to the issuances of the original notes and the application of the net proceeds therefrom as described under "Use of Proceeds."

        You should read this table in conjunction with the information set forth under "Use of Proceeds" and "Description of Other Indebtedness" and our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes incorporated by reference in this prospectus.



 As of
September 30, 2005



 As of
June 30, 2005


 Actual
 As Adjusted


 (in thousands)


 (dollars in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents $802Cash and cash equivalents $5,764 $5,764
 
 
 
Long-term debtLong-term debt  Long-term debt    
Revolving credit facility(1) $156,400Revolving credit facility(1) $95,900 $109,897
CMBS Loan 211,104CMBS Loan 210,322 
Senior notes due 2009 174,217Senior notes due 2009 174,217 174,217
Senior notes due 2010 175,000Senior notes due 2010 175,000 175,000
Senior notes due 2012 191,821Senior notes due 2012 191,821 191,821
Senior notes due 2014 175,000Senior notes due 2014 175,000 175,000
Senior notes due 2015 175,000Senior notes due 2015 175,000 175,000
Other long-term debt(2) 574,142Senior notes due 2016  200,000
 
Other long-term debt(2) 614,059 614,059
 Total long-term debt 1,832,684  
 
 Total long-term debt 1,811,319 1,814,994

Total stockholders' equity

Total stockholders' equity

 

655,160

Total stockholders' equity

 

654,111

 

654,111
 
 
 
Total capitalizationTotal capitalization $2,487,844Total capitalization $2,465,430 $2,469,105
 
 
 

(1)
Excludes outstanding letters of credit of $0.7 million.

(2)
Represents mortgage loan obligations that are non-recourse to us.


THE EXCHANGE OFFERSOFFER

Purpose of the Exchange OffersOffer

        On June 7,December 9, 2005, the issuers sold the original 2015 notes and the original 2010December 9 notes in a private offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act. On June 14,December 20, 2005, the issuers sold the original 2014December 20 notes in a private offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act. Accordingly, the original notes may not be reoffered, resold or otherwise transferred in the United States unless so registered or unless an exemption from the Securities Act registration requirements is available. In the registration rights agreements, the issuers and certain of the guarantors have agreed with the respective initial purchasers of the original notes to, at their own cost:

        In addition, the issuers and the guarantors have agreed to keep eachthe exchange offer open for at least 20 business days, or longer if required by applicable law, after the date notice of the exchange offer is mailed to the holders of the original notes. The exchange notes are being offered under this prospectus to satisfy the obligations under the registration rights agreements.

Terms of the Exchange

        Upon the terms and subject to the conditions in this prospectus and in the lettersletter of transmittal that accompanyaccompanies this prospectus, the issuers and the guarantors are offering to exchange $1,000 in principal amount of applicable exchange notes for each $1,000 in principal amount of original notes. The terms of the exchange notes are substantially identical to the terms of the original notes, for which they may be exchanged in the applicable exchange offer, except that:

        The exchange notes will evidence the same debt, as the original notes of the related series and will be entitled to the benefits of the applicable indenture.same indenture, as the original notes. See "Description of Exchange Notes."

        The exchange offers areoffer is not conditioned on any minimum aggregate principal amount of original notes being tendered for exchange. The exchange offers are also not conditioned on each other.

        Based upon interpretations by the staff of the Commission set forth in no action letters issued to unrelated third parties, we believe that a holder of exchange notes issued in anthe exchange offer may



transfer the exchange notes without complying with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities Act if such holder:



        If any of these conditions are not satisfied and a holder of exchange notes transfers any exchange note without delivering a proper prospectus or without qualifying for a registration exemption, such holder may incur liability under the Securities Act. See "Plan of Distribution."

        Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account in anthe exchange offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of those exchange notes. EachThe letter of transmittal that accompanies this prospectus states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. A participating broker-dealer may use this prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, in connection with resales of exchange notes received in exchange for original notes where those original notes were acquired by the broker-dealer for its own account as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. The issuers, Ventas, Inc. and Ventas LLC have agreed, if requested by a participating broker-dealer, to use their respective commercially reasonable best efforts to keep the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part continuously effective for a period not to exceed 90 business days after the date on which the registration statement is declared effective, or such longer period if extended under certain circumstances, or such earlier date as all requesting participating broker-dealers have notified the issuers in writing that all such requesting participating broker-dealers have resold all exchange notes acquired in the applicable exchange offer.

        Tendering holders of original notes will not be required to pay brokerage commissions or fees or, subject to the instructions in the applicable letter of transmittal, transfer taxes relating to the exchange of original notes for exchange notes in the exchange offers.offer.

Shelf Registration Statement

        If: