EX-23.1 5 nhi-12312017x10kex231.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
National Health Investors, Inc.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-194653 and 333-216177) and Form S-8 (No. 333-127179, No. 333-186854 and No. 333-206273) of National Health Investors, Inc. of our reports dated February 15, 2018, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of National Health Investors, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting, which appear in this Form 10-K.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
Nashville, Tennessee
February 15, 2018