Principles

Over the last couple of years corporate governance has become a key issue that regulators and investors have focused on in the wake of various corporate scandals in the United States.  NHP has adopted a set of Corporate Governance Principles and a Business Code of Conduct and Ethics that are intended to document and demonstrate the commitment to excellence and integrity that have been made by both our Board of Directors and NHP’s management.  We have set high goals for the level of ethical and honorable behavior we expect from our directors and employees and we would like to share with you the documents that codify those expectations and the overall governance structure the Board and management have designed and put in place to ensure the interests of the shareholders are being served.

By clicking on the captions at left you will be able to read our Corporate Governance Principles, our Business Code of Conduct and Ethics and our Board Committee Charters.  We have also provided information on which directors serve on the various boards as well as a brief biography of each of the directors.  In addition we have included information on how an employee or anyone else may contact the audit committee with any concerns about NHP’s conduct or accounting practices.

Mission Statement

At Nationwide Health Properties, our primary goal is to maximize total shareholder return through a safe, secure and growing asset base.

Corporate Governance PDFs

• Business Code of Conduct & Ethics
• Corporate Governance Principles
• Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee Charter
• Compensation Committee Charter
• Investment & Enterprise Risk Management Committee Charter
• Audit Committee Charter

Complaint Procedure

Anyone who has a concern about NHP's conduct, or about its accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, may communicate that concern to the Audit Committee by any one of the following means:

• Call (866) 240-1126
• Send a letter to:

  NHP Audit Committee
  610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1150
  Newport Beach, CA 92660
  Attn: Ombudsman

• Send an e-mail to corporategovernance@nhp-reit.com

These communications may be submitted on a confidential or anonymous basis if you so desire. They will be forwarded by the Compliance Officer to the Audit Committee Chairman and to members of the Audit Committee for their review. The Audit Committee may direct special treatment, including retention of outside advisors or counsel, for any concern addressed to them.