Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000877860 |
Document Type | 10-K/A |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Entity Registrant Name | National Health Investors Inc |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
Entity File Number | 001-10822 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1470956 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 222 Robert Rose Drive |
Entity Address, City or Town | Murfreesboro |
Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37129 |
City Area Code | (615) |
Local Phone Number | 890-9100 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | NHI |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 |
Entity Voluntary Filers | No |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
Entity Small Business | false |
Entity Shell Company | false |
Entity Public Float | $ | $ 2,165,587 |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | shares | 43,409,841 |
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | true |
Document Transition Report | false |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes |
Document Annual Report | true |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |
Auditor Name | BDO USA, P.C. |
Auditor Location | Nashville, TN |
Auditor Firm ID | 243 |