CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by 
reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities 
Exchange Commission by NHP Incorporated ("NHP"), of our report dated April 
23, 1997 with respect to the audits of NHP Incorporated for the years ended 
December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994, and the incorporation by reference of such 
reports into NHP's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-11933), NHP's 
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-11863), NHP's Registration 
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-11917), NHP's Registration Statement on Form 
S-8 (No. 333-11857), and NHP's Registration Statement on Form S-8 
(No. 333-08137).

                                           /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Washington, D.C.
June 9, 1997