Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 26, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000877860 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 26, 2021 |
Entity Registrant Name | NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC |
Entity Incorporation State 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 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | NHI |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |