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                 Consent of George A. Hieronymus and Company, L.L.C.
                                           

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Amended Annual Report on 
Form 10-K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by NHP 
Incorporated (NHP) of our reports dated as shown in Exhibit A with respect to 
the audit of those entities as shown in Exhibit A for the year ended December 
31, 1994, and the incorporation by reference of such report 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 of Form 
S-8 (333-11917), NHP's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-11857), and 
NHP's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-08137).



   
/s/ George A. Hieronymus and Company L.L.C.
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George A. Hieronymus and Company, L.L.C.
Mobile, Alabama
October 27, 1997
    






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