Ventas to Present at the Citi 2009 Global Property CEO Conference

CHICAGO, IL – February 26, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) announced today that management will make a presentation regarding the Company at the Citi 2009 Global Property CEO Conference in Naples, Florida on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 8:25 a.m. Eastern Time.

Those wishing to access the presentation may dial in to the conference at 719-785-5595, passcode: 348395. Any written materials accompanying the presentation will be available on the Company’s website at www.ventasreit.com at the time of the presentation and for one month thereafter.

Ventas, Inc. is a leading healthcare real estate investment trust. Its diverse portfolio of properties located in 43 states and two Canadian provinces includes seniors housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, medical office buildings and other properties. More information about Ventas can be found on its website at www.ventasreit.com.